Guest-Facing Line Service & Food Prep Associate

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Richmond’s Dining Services is seeking a Line Service Associate to greet customers and deliver high-level service. The role stocks and replenishes food areas, monitors quality and temperature, and maintains cleanliness across serving spaces.

Responsibilities include stocking, garnishing, labeling for allergen safety, assisting with cooking at stations, handling cash transactions as needed, and training new staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling practices.
• Skilled in using effective time management to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to maintain established quality control standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Stocks and replenishes foodservice areas with food and beverage products.
• Prepares and arranges garnishes to present eye-appealing products.
• Ensures the integrity of designated foods, including allergens, through labeling and monitoring.
• Monitors food quality and quantity; communicates with supervisors and/or cooks as necessary.
• Assembles and cooks food items at designated stations as directed.
• Serves customers, as necessary.
• Monitors and records temperature of foods stored in refrigeration, holding, and serving equipment to ensure safe holding temperatures.
• Alerts supervisors and/or cooks of discrepancies, as necessary.
• Operates, cleans, sets up, breaks down, and maintains all equipment, supplies, and areas.
• Covers, labels, and dates all food; follows established food safety rules.
• Operates cash register, as required.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Provides prompt, courteous customer service to all customers according to established standards.
• Greets and interacts with dining center customers to ensure a positive guest experience.

Skills

Food safety

Chemical safety

Time management

Follow procedures

Customer service

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Richmond’s Dining Services is seeking a Line Service Associate to greet customers and deliver high-level service. The role stocks and replenishes food areas, monitors quality and temperature, and maintains cleanliness across serving spaces.

Responsibilities include stocking, garnishing, labeling for allergen safety, assisting with cooking at stations, handling cash transactions as needed, and training new staff.