Food Service Worker - Dining Services at Oglethorpe University

Aramark; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Oglethorpe University in Brookhaven, GA seeks a Food Service Worker to assist in dining services. You will help with food preparation, maintain sanitation, and support daily kitchen operations under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, handling cash receipts and meal records, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Experience reading and following instructions is valued; ability to work quickly under pressure is essential.

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate is preferred or required as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of working quickly and concisely under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to the planned menu.
• Maintain a daily report validating transactions.
• Understand meal inclusions and ensure proper storage of food.
• Serve meals according to schedules and department policies.
• Use and care for kitchen equipment, especially knives.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and uniform policy.

Skills

Work quickly under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate

Read, write, and follow instructions

Job description

Food Service Worker - Dining Services at Oglethorpe University

Requisition #: 664056

Location: Brookhaven, GA, US, 30319

Job Description

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
• Adhere to the uniform policy
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
• Supervise the food temperature requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, moping, ware washing
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate as needed
• Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure

EEO Statement

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