Kitchen Assistant

University of Connecticut Dining Services; Storrs-Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut Dining Services is seeking full-time Kitchen Assistants for the Storrs Campus. This entry-level position involves meal service, sanitation, and equipment operation. Generous benefits and a bonus for new hires are included.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403b with company match

Short-term disability

$500 bonus for new hires

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service and food preparation.
• Clean dining hall, kitchen, and related areas.
• Operate food service equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to operate food service equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

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The University of Connecticut has immediate openings for full-time, non-state, union Kitchen Assistants on the Storrs Campus. This entry-level food service position involves assisting with meal service, sanitation, equipment operation, and other related duties.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $18.42 per hour
• $500 bonus for new hires completing their working test period (120 days)
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, employee pension plan, and 403b with company match

Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal service and food preparation
• Receive, store, and handle delivered items following sanitation procedures
• Clean dining hall, kitchen, and related areas
• Operate food service equipment such as slicers, dish machines, fryolators, steamers, and grills
• Wash dishes and pots, assist in food prep, and maintain sanitation levels
• Perform outside clean-up, trash disposal, and snow shoveling during winter
• Monitor equipment and perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Customer service experience
• Ability to stand for at least four hours
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to operate and maintain food service equipment
• Knowledge of record keeping
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe certification is a plus

This position is subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screening. It is a full-time, union, non-state employment opportunity.