Food Service Worker I

Northern Michigan University College of Graduate Studies and Research; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Food Service Worker I to join their Dining Services team. The role involves providing excellent customer service in residence hall food service and catering operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in food service, with a focus on customer engagement and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• One year food service experience with emphasis on customer service.
• Valid driver's license required for 12-month positions.
• Experience in cooking or salad preparation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills and engage in service to customers in food service.
• Handle cash operations, banquets, and catering.
• Work variable shifts including afternoons and weekends.

Skills

Customer Service

Active Listening

Instructing

Speaking

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness

Manual Dexterity

Problem Sensitivity

Education

High School Graduation or Equivalent

Tools

Food Service Sanitation Certification

Job description

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Work type: Staff

Location: Marquette, MI 49855

Categories: Food Service, Other

Position Title: Food Service Worker I

Department: Dining Services-The Lights

Term of Assignment: continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule: Variable shifts/days/locations including afternoon and weekend shifts. Shift start times are between the hours of 5:30 am and 12:00 pm.

Salary: $15.79 starting; $16.58 working

Travel: No travel

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: Under routine supervision, provide skills and engage in the service to customers in residence hall food service, cash operations, banquets and catering.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: High School Graduation or Equivalent

Discipline/Degree Area

Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Valid drivers license (required for 12 month positions).

Required Minimum Work Experience: One year food service experience with emphasis on customer service.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:

Customer and Personal Service-Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Active Listening-Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Instructing-Teaching Others How To Do Something.

Speaking-Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Service Orientation-Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness-Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Possess the physical capability to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Manual Dexterity-The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Problem Sensitivity-The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

Experience in cooking or salad preparation.

Experience handling cash and operating cash registers.

Food Service Sanitation Certification.

Leadership ability demonstrated by experience.

Willingness to improve skill level.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references

Contact Information: Brenda Bickler, Employment Specialist, 906-227-2114

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.

Advertised: May 21 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 03 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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Position Location Closes Food Service Worker I Marquette, MI 49855 Jun 03 2025 Under routine supervision, provide skills and engage in the service to customers in residence hall food service, cash operations, banquets and catering.

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Position Location Closes Food Service Worker I Marquette, MI 49855 Jun 03 2025 Under routine supervision, provide skills and engage in the service to customers in residence hall food service, cash operations, banquets and catering.

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