Food Service Worker IV- Continuing Term

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

Tuition assistance $6000+

403(b) plan

Mental health programs

Commuter transportation benefits

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Food Service Worker within Residential & Dining Enterprises. The role involves preparing hot foods, coordinating helpers, and managing storeroom supplies in a large dining hall.

You will handle deliveries, stock records and periodic inventories while following safety rules. The position expects English communication, ability to use a computerized ordering system, and a California Food Handler Training certificate within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow directions in English and communicate with customers.
• Must obtain California Food Handler Training within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to operate computerized ordering system and read orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot foods, entrees, vegetables, starches, sauces and gravies.
• Coordinate work of helpers and prep staff in a dining hall.
• Order supplies from storeroom and manage stock rotations.
• Receive, verify deliveries and record discrepancies.
• Maintain shelf and storage organization; rotate stock as needed.
• Record stock issued and assist with inventories.
• Assist with deliveries to other dining halls if needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and understand safety guidelines.

Skills

English proficiency

Food safety

Communication

Tools

Ordering system

Job description

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

Anticipated Shift

The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time with notice.

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES

Stanford University is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Founded in 1891, Stanford’s mission is to create and share knowledge and to prepare students to be curious, to think critically, and to contribute to the world. With world-class scholars and seven schools located together on a single campus, Stanford offers academic excellence across the broadest array of disciplines including business, education, engineering, humanities and sciences, law, medicine, and sustainability. It also is an engine of innovation, blending theory and practice to move ideas and discoveries from labs and classrooms out into the world. Stanford strives to foster a culture of expansive inquiry, fresh thinking, searching discussion, and freedom of thought – preparing students for leadership and engaged citizenship in the world. The university is located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, on a scenic 8,180-acre campus.

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the university by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community. R&DE has an annual operating budget of $400M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising over 7 million square feet—one-third of the campus footprint. R&DE provides housing for 16,000 students and dependents, serves 8 million meals annually at 48 student dining venues and 32 culinary enterprises. In addition, R&DE provides executive services, conference operations, and guest lodging. R&DE is a talented and diverse team of 1,200+ who comprise the following divisions: Student Housing Operations & Stanford Conferences; Stanford Dining and Hospitality & Auxiliaries; Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects; and a team of R&DE strategic business partners—Finance & Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategic Communications and Marketing.

“Students (Customers) First” is R&DE’s mantra and its strategic goals reflect its commitment to delivering service excellence to the campus community. R&DE’s belief is “students are never an interruption in our day; they are the reason we are here.”

R&DE’s dedication to promoting fair treatment, access to opportunities, and a positive work environment is reflected in its essential priorities and efforts for cultivating a culture of operational excellence as a foundational cornerstone. R&DE is committed to creating and sustaining inclusive excellence where all staff feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive.

This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.

JOB PURPOSE

Employees at this classification carry out a variety of food preparation and/or catering tasks including cooking a variety of hot foods, sauces, and casseroles and may bake and prepare desserts. In large dining halls, they may prepare selected menu items designated by a higher-level worker or supervisor. Food is prepared from standardized recipes and general instructions but are responsible for the correct portioning, seasoning and timing on the items they prepare. May be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of a dining hall storeroom and coordinate the work of at least two other workers in a large dining hall. May review daily menus with supervisors, determine work priorities within menu guidelines, assign specific daily duties to other workers. Employees at this level do not have supervisory authority over other employees and are not expected to exercise independent judgment on final decisions regarding quality or quantity of work produced by such employees, or personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, discharge or disciplinary measures.

CORE DUTIES

• Prepare hot foods including entrees, vegetables, starches, sauces, and gravies · In a small dining hall, may prepare all menu items.
• Coordinates work of helpers.
• Orders supplies from storeroom as needed.
• Stores and records leftovers and discusses use with supervisor.
• Receives, marks, records and verifies deliveries against orders, reports discrepancies to management.
• Within guidelines set by management, determines the most efficient shelving system and storage method and stores stock. Rotates stock.
• Fills requisitions submitted by food service workers and management, records items issued and submits records to management.
• Prepares tallies of stock received and issued.
• Conducts periodic inventories with a supervisor and informs management of items that need to be reordered and items that need to be used.
• Gathers counts and bags laundry for pick-up, issues clean linen.
• May make deliveries to other dining halls that require driving a truck.
• May perform any of the duties described in the lower Food Services Worker specification or other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to safety rules

Note:The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience: Three years’ experience in kitchen preparation and cooking or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and direction to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.
• Ability to utilize computerized ordering system including entering and reading orders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain California Food Handler Training Certificate.

Certifications and Licenses

• If handling food, California Food Handler Training Certificate within 90 days of hire.
• If performing drop-off or delivery services, valid California Non-commercial Class Driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

• Frequently walking, bending, kneeling, hand and finger dexterity (light/fine grasping, grasp forcefully), and reaching/working above shoulders.
• Constantly standing
• Occasionally sitting, squatting and climbing
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 15 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work schedule can fluctuate in accordance with bargaining unit contract May work late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in hot temperatures
• Exposure to hot and cold water
• Ability to work around hot equipment or cold refrigeration

WORK STANDARDS

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/

The expected pay for this position is $34.89 (Step 1) per hour.

Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs

Internal candidate rates will be applied based on the CBA language for promotion and transfer.

• Pay Range Step 1 $34.89 - Step 10 $42.08
• Pay Frequency Hourly
• Fixed Term N
• Stanford Schools and Units Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE)
• Full time or Part time Full Time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Job Category Bargaining Unit -TMS
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 07:57 PM
• Grade A63 - Bargaining Unit Role
• Job Identification 107374

Benefits that support you, and your future

• 18+ PTO days per year
• Health benefits start when you start
• Flexible work options
• $6000+ annual tuition and training assistance
• 403(b) plan
• Mental health and wellness programs
• Free and discounted commuter transportation
• Applies to regular full-time positions.

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relationships.

Why work at Stanford

World-changing work in a culture of continuous learning

An inspiring community that values collaboration

High-quality health and wellness benefits that put you and your family first

Access to world-class education and career development, with tuition reimbursement, training assistance, and more