Food Service Worker I

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking a Food Service Worker I on the Kent Campus in Kent, OH. The role supports food preparation and service, reports to a supervisor, and operates in a fast-paced dining environment.

The position requires adherence to sanitation standards, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and potential evening/weekend hours. Ohio Health Department Level Two certification must be earned during probation, with on-site food service duties and record-keeping responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or completion of vocational education program in food preparation and service preferred.
• Must acquire the Ohio Department of Health's Level Two certification in Food Protection during probation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down service lines; serve on lines; portion, slice and wrap food; set up and clear tables; wash pots and pans.
• Clean and prepare vegetables and fruits for cooking or serving; make sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages; toast, grill and fry foods.
• Clean work, serving, dining, and receiving areas; sweep and mop floors; clean walls and windows; empty trash.
• Inform supervisor of preparation, equipment, supply and food requirements; may maintain records.
• May reheat prepared foods; may assist cooks; may train student employees in food service procedures.

Skills

Operate equipment

Sanitation standards

Reading & writing

Basic math

Lift 50 lbs

Safety practices

Communication

Record-keeping

Education

Vocational education in food prep

Job description

Job Title:

Food Service Worker I

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$16.99- $17.75 (6 month rate)

Basic Function:

Assists in food preparation and related food service activities. Reports to Food Service Manager, Food Service General Manager, or other designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties:

• Sets up and tears down service lines; serves on lines; portions, slices and wraps food; sets and clears tables; sets up and clears carts; gets supplies from storage; washes pots and pans; and operates dishwashing machine.
• Cleans and prepares vegetables and fruits for cooking or serving; makes sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages; toasts, grills and fries foods.
• Cleans work, serving, dining, and receiving areas; sweeps and mops floors, washes walls, cleans and shampoos carpets, cleans glass and windows, and empties trash.
• Informs assigned supervisor of preparation, serving equipment, supply and food requirements, problems and shortages; may maintain records.
• May reheat prepared foods.
• May assist Cooks; may train and direct student employees in food service procedures; may participate in training new employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Prior experience or completion of vocational education program in food preparation and service preferred.

License/Certification:

Must acquire the Ohio Department of Health's Level Two certification in Food Protection during the employee's probationary period.

Skill In:

• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils
• Apply sanitation standards
• Read (e.g., computer generated production sheets), write (e.g., to fill out forms, inventory counts), and accurately follow oral and written instructions to include recipes
• Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate percentages)
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 50 pounds
• Apply appropriate safety practices
• Communicate with University personnel and public (e.g., to speak to patrons)
• Maintain accurate records

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Food production environment; exposed to sharp utensils, kitchen equipment, slippery floors, cleaning solutions, and variable temperatures; requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds (e.g., trays of food), occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds (e.g., food products), and extended periods of standing; may work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.