What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker (9-Month) position at Ferris State University?
Job no: 495623
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Staff, Service/Maintenance
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Staff, Service/Maintenance
Position Title:
Food Service Worker (9-Month)
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
51800 - Dining Overhead
Advertised Salary:
$16.52 - $19.78 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)
Term of Position:
9 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
Just Cause
Summary of Position:
A position classified as a Food Service Worker is available with Dining Services at the Quad Café. The normal working hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Days off are Saturday and Sunday. Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers, and maintaining assigned area. This is a 9-month position. The employee may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends. If required by job duties, employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys. Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply. This is an AFSCME bargaining unit position.
Position Type:
Staff
Required Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Required Work Experience:
Six months full-time equivalent experience in commercial food service to include food preparation.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
- Bending
- Carrying
- Electrical Hazards
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive Movement
- Standing
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to push/pull carts weighing a maximum of 125 pounds.
- Lift a minimum of 15 lbs. and frequently up to 50 lbs.
- Reach, lift, bend, stoop, push, pull, walk and turn.
- Stand for entire shift.
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
As directed, train others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
Assist other food service employees as needed.
Assure that food is palatable and appetizing.
Cook and handle food according to safe food handling/sanitary requirements following departmental sanitation policies.
Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.
Maintain equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition following departmental sanitation policies.
Minimize food waste.
Obtain foods from storage areas.
Operate various kitchen equipment and machines, utilize utensils.
Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.
Prepare food for serving and assure continued food availability.
Prepare foods using recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.
Respond to special dietary requests.
Set up and maintain food preparation area and food serving and display areas, in an attractive and sanitary manner.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities.
Report to immediate supervisor and/or designee.
Train and direct the work of student employees in the performance of the characteristic duties.
Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
Assist other food service employees as needed.
Assure that food is palatable and appetizing.
Cook and handle food according to safe food handling/sanitary requirements following departmental sanitation policies.
Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.
Maintain equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition following departmental sanitation policies.
Minimize food waste.
Obtain foods from storage areas.
Operate various kitchen equipment and machines, utilize utensils.
Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.
Prepare food for serving and assure continued food availability.
Prepare foods using recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.
Respond to special dietary requests.
Set up and maintain food preparation area and food serving and display areas, in an attractive and sanitary manner.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities.
Report to immediate supervisor and/or designee.
Train and direct the work of student employees in the performance of the characteristic duties.
Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist in the University recycling efforts.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
Be familiar with seasoning requirements and kitchen equipment.
Cook a variety of foods in large and small quantities.
Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
Keep accurate records.
Read, understand, and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures; close confines; noise and stressful situations and workloads.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
Be familiar with seasoning requirements and kitchen equipment.
Cook a variety of foods in large and small quantities.
Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
Keep accurate records.
Read, understand, and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures; close confines; noise and stressful situations and workloads.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents:
None
Special Instructions to Applicants:
None
Initial Application Review Date:
October 23rd, 2023
Open Until Position is Filled?:
False
Posting Close Date:
None
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Advertised: 06 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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