Food Service Worker - Talladega College

Thompson Hospitality; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality at Talladega College is seeking a Food Service Worker to join a fast-paced campus dining team. You will assist with food preparation, guest service, and maintaining a clean, welcoming dining area for students, faculty, and staff.

In this role you’ll follow safety guidelines, help stock supplies, and work with colleagues to deliver quality service in a collaborative environment. Prior food service experience is appreciated but not required, with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior food service experience preferred but not required.
• Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and physical stamina for a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality and timely service.
• Provide exceptional customer service, taking orders, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns.
• Maintain dining, kitchen, and serving area cleanliness following safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies and equipment.
• Follow food safety and health regulations and cooperate with team members to ensure smooth dining operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Looking to be part of a fast-paced team that brings great food and service to life? The Food Service Worker in our campus dining facility at Talladega Collegeis an essential team member responsible for various tasks in the food service operation. This role involves food preparation, customer service, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to a positive dining experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality and timely service.
• Provide exceptional customer service, taking orders, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns.
• Maintain dining, kitchen, and serving area cleanliness following safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies and equipment.
• Follow food safety and health regulations and cooperate with team members to ensure smooth dining operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior food service experience preferred but not required.
• Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and physical stamina for a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Pass a background check and drug test.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds (supplies, trays, equipment)
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions as required
• Manual dexterity to handle food, utensils, cleaning tools, and kitchen equipment safely
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food service environment with exposure to heat, cold, moisture, and noise

Who We Are:

Talladega College is a private historically Black college located in Talladega, Alabama, USA. Established in 1867, it holds the distinction of being Alabama's oldest private historically Black college. Talladega College offers a range of undergraduate programs, promoting academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and social responsibility among its students.

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

• We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.