Part Time Food Service Specialist - Catering Kitchen

Lorain County Community College; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio, is seeking dependable back-of-house kitchen staff on a part-time basis to support catering operations in the Spitzer Conference Center. The Food Service Specialist assists with food preparation, production, packaging, and kitchen organization, as well as dishwashing, stocking, and runner duties, with flexible early morning, evening, weekend, and event hours.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2-3 years in a commercial

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent in education, 2-3 years experience in a commercial kitchen, the physical ability to lift up to 50lbs and the ability to stand for extended periods.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, production, packaging, and kitchen organization to ensure high-quality service for catered events.
• Dishwashing, stocking, and runner duties; cross training to work with Marketplace and Bistro teams as needed.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Sanitation & safety

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Knife skills

Job description

Conference and Dining Services at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio, is seeking dependable and motivated back-of-house kitchen staff on a part-time basis to support catering operations in the newly renovated Spitzer Conference Center.

The Food Service Specialist is responsible for assisting with food preparation, production, packaging, and kitchen organization to ensure high-quality service for catered events. Further duties include dishwashing, stocking, and runner. Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and special events, is required. Additionally, cross training will be provided to work with the LCCC Marketplace and Bistro team as needed.

Employees must have reliable transportation, maintain a high degree of sanitation and personal hygiene, must be able to take direction verbally or by work order, must have the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Minimum starting rate $

Required qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent in education, 2-3 years experience in a commercial kitchen, the physical ability to lift up to 50lbs and the ability to stand for extended periods.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Current ServSafe certification and knife skills

Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees shouldresidein Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, andwithin a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.