Food Truck Event Staff

Universities of Wisconsin; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point seeks Food Truck Event Staff in a student hourly role. You will support events with food preparation, serving, cashier duties, stocking, and cleanup under the Food Truck Manager and Chef.

Shifts vary including daytime, nights and weekends. Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time student and complete required trainings.

Qualifications

• Part-time student status required (at least 6 undergrad or 5 grad credits).
• Friendly, outgoing and professional demeanor with good hospitality.
• Ability to learn and perform duties with speed while following safety guidelines.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment and under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and breakdown for events at the food truck.
• Provide exceptional customer service and explain menu items.
• Operate cash register and handle sales transactions.
• Support food prep, plating, stocking, and cleanup as needed.
• Attend mandatory trainings and follow University Dining policies.
• Work varying shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Punctuality

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Part-time student status

Tools

Cash register

Food handling equipment

Job description

Position Title:

Food Truck Event Staff

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Accepting work-study and regular pay applicants.

Accountability

Reports to the University Dining Food Truck Manager with daily tasks assigned by the Food Truck Manager and/or Chef.

Responsibilities

The Food Truck Event Staff will support University Dining’s newest department on wheels. Food Truck event staff responsibilities are shaped by the requirements of each unique food service event that the Food Truck will be attending. They will assist with all phases of food service during events, including food preparation, food service, cashier duties, stocking products, and clean up. Food Truck event staff work on an as needed basis, so staff can sign up to work one or many events/week. Shifts for Food Truck are varied and can include daytime, nights, and weekends.

Specific Duties

• Set-up food truck for event requirements and manager directions.
• Providing exceptional customer service.
• Know the menu for each function and be able to explain the major ingredients and preparation methods for each item to be served.
• Operating cash register for the sale of products.
• Use a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils in preparation of food items in quantities according to number of patrons to be served.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment by demonstrating proper food handling and sanitary techniques.
• Assist with food production, food plating, and restocking products as needed.
• Complete daily opening and/or closing procedures, if working these shifts.
• Maintain storeroom and equipment in an orderly and sanitary manner and in conformance with local, state, federal rules, and regulations.
• Ensure that food and leftover food are stored in a safe and sanitary condition.
• At end of shifts, ensure that prep area is clean with dirty items sent for cleaning and entire area prepped for next shift.
• Report sanitary and safety hazards and the need for repairs to Manager.
• Assist in breaking down after events and returning all event items to proper locations.
• Follow proper reporting procedures if theft is observed.
• Attending mandatory staff meetings.
• Complete University Dining Orientation Canvas course and all Mandatory Trainings (Mandated Reporter and Information Security courses found on the My UW website) before the employee’s first shift with University Dining.
• Being held accountable and abide to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned by Management Team.

Qualifications

• Prior food service staff experience helpful, but not required.
• Ability to learn and perform duties with speed and efficiency following proper food safety and sanitation guidelines when preparing and serving.
• Must be friendly and outgoing with excellent hospitality skills and able to maintain a positive and professional manner through duration of shift.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a noisy environment.
• Ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment under short time constraints and within established deadlines.
• Ability to lift pans, weighing up to 40#, between production area and carts.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift weighing up to 60#.
• All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher).
• Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated.)
• Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific (food handling) trainings as part of their employment onboarding.
• Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students’ future employment status.

Learning Outcomes

Although your job in University Dining may not be directly related to your future profession, the skills you learn here are transferable and will help you within any career path while also giving you valuable work experience to strengthen your resume. As a result of their involvement in the University Dining student employment program, student employees will gain experience in:

• Job Knowledge
• Personal Development
• Responsibility/Task Completion
• Customer Service
• Community Engagement
• Inclusivity at Work
• Work Practices
• Judgement/Problem Solving
• Success Attributes

Base Wage

$12.50/hour

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Aff…? [e-mail].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.