Salad Maker

Employment Opportunities : University of Dayton, Ohio; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton is seeking a Kitchen Prep Worker to prepare salads, grab-n-go items, and deli meats following daily production worksheets. The role requires accurate recipe calculation and maintaining sanitary workstations.

The position involves setting up and cleaning production areas, with a swing shift from 6:00am to 1:30pm, Monday through Friday, and occasional weekends/holidays. Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and recipes.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to stand/move in the kitchen for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all salad items and grab-n-go items as directed.
• Slice deli meats as required by production worksheets.
• Follow and calculate recipes accurately.
• Maintain a sanitary workstation and kitchen areas.
• Set up, tear down, and clean production equipment.
• Calculate needs according to production sheets and labels.

Skills

English proficiency

Active listening

Stamina

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for preparation of all salad items, grab n go items, and all other items as required by daily production worksheets and/or under the direction of appropriate supervisory personnel. Responsible for the slicing of deli meats as required by daily production worksheets and/or under the direction of appropriate supervisory personnel. Must be able to follow and calculate a recipe. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary work station. Must follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures. Responsible for the set up/tear down/clean up of all production equipment and production areas. Calculate needs of the various items according to production sheets and labels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Must be able to effectively communicate (written and spoken) in English.
• Must be able to listen attentively to supervisors and other employees.
• Must be able to exert well paced mobility for periods up to four (4) hours in length.
• Must have the ability to lift/place pans of food, containers and dish racks weighing up to 60 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must possess hand and finger dexterity to use small tools adeptly.
• Must be able to read English to follow written instructions, recipe formulations, etc.
• Must be able to stoop, bend and move from area to area in the kitchen and dining area.
• Must have a minimum of six (6) months in a food preparation position.
• Must be able to visually differentiate colors for the purposes of food safety.
• Must have basic math skills to calculate production requirements.
• Must be able to work when exposed to wet floors and temperature extremes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year work experience in a high volume food preparation setting.
• Serve Safe Certification desired.
• Should enjoy working with students and a diverse multi cultural staff.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position. 35 HOURS/WEEK. Swing shift. Primary shift 6:00am-1:30pm Monday-Friday with occasional weekends and holidays.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.