Residential Dining Food Service Assistant

Ista Express Service GmbH; Atlantic Mine (MI); On-site; USD 18,627 - 26,530; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking a 9‑month, 40‑hour per week Food Service Helper for its Residential Dining department in Wadsworth Hall. The role involves food preparation, production, customer service, equipment operation, and cashier duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; experience in food service and customer service is preferred. SERV Safe certification is desirable. Evening and weekend availability is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food service operations and customer service.
• SERV Safe certification desirable.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of student food service workers in the area.
• Assist in training and instruction of student employees; maintain records.
• Order food, maintain inventory, operate cash register; submit money to accounting.
• Responsible for cleaning, sanitation, and safety in the area.
• Operate equipment used in menu preparation; follow recipes.
• Perform catering duties including set‑up, service, and clean‑up; interact with customers.
• Maintain knowledge of portion sizes/ingredients; adhere to uniform policy.
• Participate in training to adapt to operation changes.
• Responsible for garbage removal and cardboard recycling.
• Conduct inventories daily/weekly/monthly as assigned by supervisor.
• Exercising functional supervision over student staff.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and apply safety practices.
• Apply safety-related knowledge in daily work.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Learn instructions

Diversity communication

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register

Card readers

Job description

Michigan Technological University is seeking a 9‑month, 40‑hour per week Food Service Helper for its Residential Dining department in Wadsworth Hall. The role involves food preparation, production, customer service, equipment operation, and cashier duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; experience in food service and customer service is preferred. SERV Safe certification is desirable. Evening and weekend availability is needed.