Steward - Mississippi State University

Paycom - ATS; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meals per shift

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Proof of the Pudding is seeking an entry-level Dishwasher at Mississippi State University facilities. You will maintain a clean kitchen, wash dishes, and assist with food prep in a fast-paced stadium environment.

This part-time role offers on-site work, daily meals per shift, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement within a renowned Southeast catering company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen or as a steward is preferred, experience in customer service role is preferred.
• Must be a phenomenal team player.
• ServSafe Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes, and sorts soiled dishes, and preps foods as needed.
• Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.
• Maintains clean / dry floors throughout the shift.
• Properly washes, stacks, and stores China, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
• Assists in the timely storing of food deliveries.
• Maintains trash cans throughout shift and removes full trashcans and boxes as needed.
• Assists with equipment & inventory control, maintenance of the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves.
• Maintains the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves.
• Follows the posted daily dish cleaning duties.
• Helps run food to food service prep areas.
• Assists in other duties set forth or requested by the chef as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Dishwashing

Team player

Follow directions

Self-motivated

Energy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Mississippi State University - Mississippi State, MS 39762, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $13.00 - $15.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes, and sorts soiled dishes, and preps foods as needed. Keeps dish area free of clutter and organized.
• Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.
• Maintains clean / dry floors throughout the shift.
• Properly washes, stacks, and stores China, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
• Assists in the timely storing of food deliveries.
• Maintains trash cans throughout shift and removes full trashcans and boxes as needed.
• Assists with equipment & inventory control, maintenance of the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves.
• Maintains the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves.
• Follows the posted daily dish cleaning duties.
• Helps run food to food service prep areas.
• Assists in other duties set forth or requested by the chef as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen or as a steward is preferred, experience in customer service role is preferred.
• Must be a phenomenal team player.
• ServSafe Certified preferred.

Specialized Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• The ability to work alone and as a team.
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This position may be throughout the stadium, in and out of kitchens, suites, clubs, and walkways. This position will spend the majority of time in the kitchen and dish pit area where there will be hot water, chemicals, and typical kitchen equipment and utensils. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Uniform Requirements

• Your choice of black slacks
• No denim allowed on site.
• No shorts
• No yoga pants, leggings, or workout/athletic shorts or pants.
• Black closed-toe non-slip shoes
• Black, white, or grey socks.
• No patterned or bright colored socks

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of moving through kitchen, coolers, and storage spaces.
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks, such as but not limited to, lifting up-to 50 pounds at a time.
• Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
• Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required for the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness, and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently, and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors, and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and to adjust well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits

• This is considered a part-time hourly position. Schedules will fluctuate based on business needs.
• Free daily meals per shift.
• Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team member’s roles.
• On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.
• A flexible work schedule with many event options.

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.