Temporary Dining Operations Assistant

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH is seeking a Temporary Dining Operations Assistant to support the Marketplace dining services at Neil Building. You will greet customers, assist with food production, handle payments, and help with inventory and procurement in a fast-paced campus setting.

This temporary role up to 12 months requires weekend shifts and 40 scheduled hours per week; a background check is required and a drug screen may be part of post-offer processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve customers; operate coffee equipment and prepare gourmet coffee and espresso drinks.
• Support production and service of food; manage purchases and inventory of food and related goods.
• Collect payments by cash or BuckID; ensure meals meet prescribed standards.
• Assist with inventories and participate in inspection of incoming supplies.
• Work weekends, various hours, special events, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Inventory management

Food ordering

Coffee brewing

Espresso drinks

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:Temporary Dining Operations AssistantDepartment:Student Life | Dining Services

Job Description

The Dining Operations Assistant supports the dining operation (traditional cafeteria, grab and go service, retail, or convenience store (c-store)) serving students, staff and guests of The Ohio State University; greets and serves customers; assists with the production and service of food to students, staff, guests, and special groups and in addition provides support for the procurement and inventory of food and related goods; will be responsible for service and customer relations; operates coffee equipment, makes gourmet coffee and specialty drinks; collects payment by cash or BuckID; responsible for meals being served in accordance with prescribed standards; maintains the quality and quantity of food items produced; assists with inventories; participants in the inspection of incoming food and supplies; works weekends, various hours, special events, and holidays as business need dictates. This is a temporary staff position that is not to exceed 12 months.

Minimum Education Requirements

Per Classified Civil Svc Specs

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or GED; ability to communicate effectively; successful completion of a background check.

Desired

0-2 years of front-line customer service experience; 1 year of experience taking and filling food orders; 1 year of experience brewing premium coffees and making espresso-based drinks; 1 year of cash handling experience; 1 year of experience in taking inventories; 1 year of experience in placing orders or requisitioning supplies.

This position is located at Marketplace on Neil. The target hiring range for this position is $17.00.

Location: William Hall Complex - Neil Building (0846)

Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift:Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.