Front of House Associate - Upper DeBot Dining Center

Universities of Wisconsin; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Dining team at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Front of House Associate for the Upper DeBot Dining Center. This student hourly role supports beverage lines, condiment stations, and dining area cleanliness, with weekend shifts required.

The position offers a base wage of $13.00 per hour, requires a minimum of 8 hours per week, and entails training, customer service, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.
• Ability to lift pans up to 40 lb and handle items up to 60 lb when stocking.
• Able to stand and walk on hard floors for extended hours.
• Enrolled as a part-time student (6 undergrad credits or 5 grad credits) in good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and refresh beverage lines, condiment stations, cereal, and fresh fruit areas.
• Clean and sanitize tables and surfaces; assist with other support services.
• Restock products in the service area as needed and assist with special event meals.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and complete required trainings.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Time management

Background check readiness

Job description

Position Title:

Front of House Associate - Upper DeBot Dining Center

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Accepting work-study and regular pay applicants.

Accountability

Reports to the University Dining Assistant Manager for Upper DeBot Center and the Student Manager - Upper DeBot Dining Center with daily tasks assigned by Sous Chefs.

Responsibilities

The Front of House Associate – Upper DeBot Center will perform various tasks including monitoring and refreshing the beverage lines, condiment stations, cereal, and fresh fruit area, cleaning and sanitizing tables and other surfaces within the dining area, assisting with other support services to ensure the smooth flow of a large-scale food services operation. Weekend shifts will be required.

Specific Duties

• Restocking products in the service area as needed.
• Demonstrate civil and respectful interactions with others.
• Keep the Front End of the Upper DeBot Dining Room area clean. Tasks may include:
• Light to moderate cleaning, sanitizing tables and other surfaces during each shift.
• Sweeping and mopping when necessary.
• Empty trash and recycling bins as needed.
• Clean and break down equipment, wipe down surfaces, cabinets, and tray bar lines at end of shift.
• Respond to customer inquiries or problems in a courteous manner.
• Assist with special event meals.
• 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).
• Being held accountable and abide to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned by Management Team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.
• Ability to lift pans, weighing up to 40#, between production area and carts.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift weighing up to 60# when storing, stocking and gathering prepared products and/or inventory items.
• Ability to stand and walk on hard floors for extended hours.
• 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

$13.00/hour

Key Job Responsibilities:

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 Affluent Action at 715-346-2606 or [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.