General Help, Full Time

Chartwells Higher Education; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, present, and serve meals with attention to quality and presentation. You will perform prep tasks, manage food storage, and assist customers at the service counters.

The role requires FoodSafe Level 1 Certification, comfort with a cash register, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification is required.
• Ability to operate a cash register is a plus.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle a heavy workload.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve meals with quality and proper presentation.
• Perform prep work: wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables.
• Store food with correct dating, wrapping and rotation procedures.
• Set up items for purchase and assist customers at the counter.
• Clean and maintain work areas, dispose of trash, and restock supplies.
• Follow recipes and production standards for quality and temperature control.
• Notify cooks if temperatures are outside safe ranges.
• Assist with cashiering and line serving as needed.
• Ensure sanitation and safety compliance in all tasks.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

English proficiency

Education

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Description

Prepares, presents and serves meals, ensuring the quality of the food and overall presentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Set up items for purchase on daily basis.
• Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Notify cooks if food temperatures are not within acceptable limits.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
• Resolve customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Provide service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving.

Qualifications

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Food Service Workers? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role:

• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
• Familiar with the use of a cash register is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage heavy workload.
• Ability to work both independently and in team setting as required.
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant or fast food is considered an asset.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.