Part-time Dining Services Employee

Central; Pella, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Market in Pella, IA is seeking team-oriented teens for weekend and occasional weeknights positions in the cafe/food service.

You will help with opening, food prep, setup, and cleanup, keep areas sanitary, and maintain a professional appearance. Hours are weekend-focused with variations; applicants must be at least 14 and have weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years old to apply.
• 14–15 years old: max 3 hours on school days, 8 hours on non-school days, 7am–7pm.
• 18 hours per week max while school is in session; evenings extended to 9pm Jun 1–Labor Day.
• Must have weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening, food prep, station setup, closing tasks, and overall cleanup
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area and equipment
• Present a clean, neat, and professional appearance at all times
• Be open, adaptable, and flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with team members, supervisors, and guests
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management
• 14-15 year olds: may serve on main buffet line or salad bar and assist with dining area cleaning
• 16 years old and older: maintain stations, prepare food, occasional knife usage, and operate equipment to fry, bake, and assemble items

Job description

Description

Responsible to the Central Market Manager for various support duties. This position assists with events and meals in the Central Market. Hours vary according to Central Market needs, but will be primarily weekends with occasional weeknight hours.

General Responsibilities

• Assist with opening, food prep, station setup, closing tasks, and overall cleanup
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area and equipment
• Present a clean, neat, and professional appearance at all times
• Be open, adaptable, and flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with team members, supervisors, and guests
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

14 - 15 Year Olds

• Duties may include ensuring dishes and pans are properly cleaned and stored, serving on main buffet line or salad bar, and with general cleaning duties in the dining area.

16 years old and older

• Maintain stations that may include buffet lines, salad bar, filling beverages, dishroom, and washing pots and pans. Prepare food, occasional knife usage, and operate equipment to fry, bake, and assemble a variety of food.

Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years old to apply
• 14-15 years old: May work no more than 3 hours a day on school days and no more than 8 hours a day on non-school days between hours of 7am and 7pm. May work no more than 18 hours a week when school is in session. Between June 1 and Labor Day, the evening end time is extended to 9pm. May work no more than 40 hours per week when school is not in session.
• Must have weekend availability