Dining Service Worker
- Employer
- University of Puget Sound
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jul 29, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Food Services Management
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Dining Service Worker
University of Puget Sound
Job ID: 5849
Location: Student Union-Dining Services
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary:
Staff Posting Details
Appointment/Status: Regular, Part-Time (.75FTE). The typical schedule for this position is full-time between mid-August to mid-May and is subject to change based on university needs. Summer hours may be available.
Position Description
This position is assigned by station and is responsible for the set-up and service within the station. For food stations and the servery that will likely include food preparation and/or stocking and service of food to the customer; for dish and pots stations the focus is on cleaning and restocking of culinary and service ware. DSWs are cross trained and should be able to work within the different types of stations.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
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Set-up the station according to
established standards. Depending on the station assignment, this
may include:
Firing of equipment: fryers,
griddle, grill, steamers, steam tables, ovens, pasta cookers, soup
kettles, woks, hot boxes, frozen yogurt machine, dish machine, pot
machine, etc.
Prep and cooking of station menu
items, following established production standards: standardized
recipes, production sheets, waste logs, temp logs and other
resources as instructed
Gathering service utensils,
condiments and other service needs
Set-up of display plates
Menu signage
Restocking china, utensils, napkins,
paper products, gloves
Restocking milk machine, beverages,
cereals, condiments and other food/beverage items
Filling and maintenance of
sanitation buckets
Additional responsibilities during
service times may include:
Proper portioning and service to the
guest
General dining area cleanliness,
including bussing tables in all public areas
Break down the station according to
established standards. Depending on the station assignment, this
may include:
Proper cooling, labeling and storage
of food in refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms
Proper product rotation in walk-ins,
production coolers, and holding cabinets to assure timely use of
food items and minimize potential waste
Daily cleaning of kitchen and food
storage areas, utensils, and equipment
General duties include:
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Cleaning and sanitation within
assigned station and other DS managed areas, including sweeping,
mopping, trash/garbage removal
Recycling of cardboard, paper,
plastic and aluminum
Operation of standard kitchen
appliances and equipment as listed within station set-up, above,
and other items e.g. coffee maker, toaster, choppers, grinders,
etc.
Works with, and instructs, student
staff and regular staff in food preparation and service, storage,
and handling of food items as assigned
Maintains sanitary work area and
habits in accordance with Pierce County Health Department
specifications and requirements
Regular and predictable
attendance
Maintains good personal hygiene
habits, including washing of hands
Performs duties in a safe manner and
reports all accidents to the immediate supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned by
supervisor
Complies with Dining & Event
Services (DES) standards and philosophy
Adheres to policies as outlined in
the DES Handbook
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must be able to explain and/or demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Ability to operate all equipment
necessary to perform the job
Valid Food Worker Card
Ability to count and to read short
sentences with a common vocabulary
The job offer to the successful
candidate is contingent upon the results of background inquiry, and
pre-placement physical exam (including drug testing), and strength
test
Excellent written and verbal
communication abilities are essential
Ability to respectfully work,
communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus
community
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
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Experience with operating standard
kitchen appliances and equipment, e.g., coffee maker, toaster,
dishwasher, etc.
Customer service experience
Language Skills
Must be able to speak clearly, listen attentively, read, write, and understand English
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Must be able to stand on one's feet
for extended periods of time, use hand/finger dexterity
continually, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to lift 35 lbs. on an
occasional basis.
Diversity Statement
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We acknowledge the richness
of commonalities and differences we share as a university
community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that
education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon
multiple perspectives.
We aspire to create respect
for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our
campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our
University community through commitment to diversity in our
recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness
to active engagement among all members of our campus
community.
We act to achieve an
environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full
educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to
prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.
Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/diversity-at-puget-sound/
Compensation/Benefits: The hiring rate for this position is $13.69 per hour DOE. Decisions about starting salaries will be made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.
Application Deadline Information: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.
Required Applicant Documents:
You will be prompted to upload all required documents as one file titled "Required documents." Please combine all required documents shown below into one Word or PDF file. Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.
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Resume
Cover Letter
The University of Puget Sound is an equal employment opportunity employer.
How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment
About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.
As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA
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