General Student Employment - Student Dining Attendant/Cook

Southwestern-Oregon-Community-College; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, Oregon, is seeking a Student Dining Attendant/Cook to support Dining Services by preparing foods, serving customers, monitoring temperatures, and keeping work areas clean.

This position is limited to student workers, up to 15 hours per week, requiring current enrollment in at least 6 credits and maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Qualifications

• Must be current degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 6 credits.
• Oregon Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Familiarity with state health department regulations and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products for daily menus following recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, slicers, fryers, and dish machine.
• Prepare cold pantry items or baked goods and label with date.
• Rotate products with proper dating in coolers and storage areas.
• Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures during shifts.
• Serve meals and assist in stocking, keeping servery clean.
• Wash dishes and reset dishes, glassware, and utensils as needed.
• Assist with receiving freight and counting inventory for daily meals.
• Help in inventory counts as directed.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to health standards.
• Perform cleaning tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors and taking out trash.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Currently enrolled degree-seeking student (6+ credits)

Job description

The Student Dining Attendant/Cook is responsible for supporting all functions of Dining Services by performing the following tasks assigned each shift including but not limited to:

• providing outstanding customer service
• assisting with food preparation, temperature monitoring and storage in accordance with recipe specifications and planned menus
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or directed by the Dining Services Leadership or assigned lead staff members
• Work as part of a team for the mission and objectives of Dining Services and the College

***This position is only open to Student Workers*** *Up to 15hours per week*

1. Prepare a variety of food products for daily menus used in dining services including, but not limited to, meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, soups, and sauces following recipes provided.
2. Operate all kitchen equipment including, but not limited to ovens, steamers, meat slicers, deep fryers, and dish machine.
3. Prepares other food items such as cold pantry items or baked goods. Cuts fruits and vegetables. Stores these foods with proper label and date in the appropriate storage location.
4. Rotate all products based on proper dating systems in coolers, freezers, dry stock area and on the cook/server lines.
5. Monitor/record food and equipment temperatures at regular intervals during the shift.
6. Serves meals to customers as needed and assists in stocking hot and cold food items during service and maintains a clean servery.
7. Wash dishes as needed to restock all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans; remove all dishes and garbage from depository racks keeping all dish and storage areas clean and organized.
8. Assists with putting away freight and counting inventory to fulfill daily meal requirements.
9. Assist in inventory counts as directed.
10. Cleans and sanitizes equipment, utensils, appliances, work surfaces, serving and storage areas to comply with health and sanitation regulations. Maintains work areas in an acceptable safe and sanitary condition.
11. Perform various cleaning tasks, including sweeping and mopping floors; removing trash in the kitchen area.

Must be current degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 6 credits. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Current, or must obtain within thirty (30) days of employment, Oregon Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certification.
• Familiarity with state health department regulations and industry standards for safety and sanitation is required.

Students in this job will need the following skills. You should be able to do these, or show that you can learn how (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to model and ensure diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status.
• Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.
• Familiarity with the principles and techniques of food preparation.
• Familiarity of the equipment, safety procedures, and work hazards associated with working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Requires sufficient reading skills to read label, instructions, measurement devices and similar, basic mathematical skills, and writing skills to document activity.
• Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including various hours and possible weekends/evenings.
• Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of kitchen back of house tasks including but not limited to dishwashing, sanitizing, garbage disposal, and recycling.
• Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner. Interpersonal skills that will consistently cultivate positive relationships with internal and external constituencies.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• ServSafe Certification is preferred
• Experience in public dining hall setting

Non-Discrimination

Employees and potential employees of the Southwestern Oregon Community College District are hereby notified that Southwestern Oregon Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran's status in employment, education, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Any persons having inquiries equal opportunity or nondiscrimination may contact: Rachele Lyon, Vice President of Administrative Services Southwestern Oregon Community College 1988 Newmark Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 [phone] [e-mail]