Food Service Worker - Relief

Kent School Corporation; Kent (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent School in Connecticut seeks a full-time dining hall attendant to cover multiple stations, including salad bar, pizza/hot line, and dining hall duties. Training is provided for each station, with responsibilities across shifts and ensuring safety and cleanliness.

The role requires ServSafe certification (provided within a year if needed) and strong interpersonal skills to work with faculty, staff, and students in a bustling cafeteria setting.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or mix of education and work experience in food service.
• ServSafe certification is required (within a year).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Train at each station and cover others' days off.
• Maintain equipment and keep salad bars and hot lines orderly.
• Prepare basic foods during off-peak times and assist dining hall operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree or related experience

Job description

Schedule/Travel:

Full-time, calendar- or academic-year position available. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 10:15 am-7 pm, Saturday 6 am-2:30 pm, Sunday 7:30 am-4 pm (includes a ½ hour unpaid lunch period). Additional hours may be required. Schedule may vary according to department and Kent School needs.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Classification:

Staff

Start Date:

ASAP

Position Summary:

Work at different stations to cover other’s days off; Monday salad bar, Tuesday and Wednesday pizza station and hot line, Saturday and Sunday dining hall attendant.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Training will be provided for each station.
• Dining hall attendant maintains juice machines, cereal/toaster bar and pulling trash.
• Pizza station and hot line involves making pizzas and monitoring pasta bar during lunch andmaintaining the hot line for dinner.
• Salad bar position requires to cut produce, stock and maintain salad bar during lunch and dinner.
• During down time, be responsible for basic food preparation to help the hot line.
• Maintain station refrigerators and storage areas.
• Ensure all items are labeled for allergens and identification
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, according to federal, state, and local sanitation requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications:

Culinary degree or a combination of education and work experience in related fields, preferably in a busy cafeteria style environment. Servsafe certification is required (will be provided within year of employment, if needed).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, working with various audiences (Faculty, Staff, and Students)
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage time effectively.
• Work well under pressure.
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions with flexibility/adaptability, and have a calm demeanor.
• Willingness to help team members if needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires being on their feet for extended periods and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work is performed on a smoke-free campus.

Additional Information:

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote, and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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