Food Service Technician

Food Service Technician

Department: Campus Dining - Park Place Cafe - 170450

Minimum Qualifications
Experience in food preparation or service activities in a commercial kitchen; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all functions.

License/Certification Required


Essential Job Functions
Duties of the position may include:

• Maintaining all university specifications pertaining to production and service.
• Control proper usage and rotation of food.
• Ensure food quality and appearance on buffet.
• Alert Chef or direct supervisor to any food quality issues that could hurt culinary operations.
• Maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas daily.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and sanitary workstation.
• The person selected must follow cleaning and sanitation procedures and other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Serves appropriate portion sizes determined by Unit Management
• Working in Campus Dining between multiple stations and duties and other areas as needed.
• Operates commercial food equipment, Follows health laws in the preparation, holding, and storing of food.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and portion control.

All ASU Food Service employees are required to work during home football games or any other special campus event as needed. Campus work location may vary depending on the event.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots.
• Knowledge of the uses of various pieces of equipment, including but not limited to steamers, steam pots, fryers, grills, slicers, and ovens.
• Ability to maintain high standards of personal cleanliness as well as food sanitation.
• The job requires attention to detail, initiative, and decision-making capabilities.
• Team player attitude and superior customer service skills are required.
• Initiative to work beyond what is requested within the unit to achieve business goals of quality and service standards.
• Knowledge of basic math and ability to portion serving sizes as needed.
• Ability to interact effectively with coworkers of diverse ages, backgrounds, and interests.
• Ability to work as a team member under rushed conditions without loss of efficiency or effectiveness.
• Strong customer service skills, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and the ability to prepare and serve food while adhering to Appalachian State Campus Dining, and the State Board of Health regulations.
• Demonstrates engaging customer service to the Appalachian community.

Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of related experience;
Culinary School/ACF Certification; and
Obtain ServSafe certification within 1 year of employment

Work Schedule/Hours: Campus Dining is a Sunday - Saturday, 6:00 am - 11:00 pm operation. Operations are reduced during university breaks. Employees are scheduled two days off each week based on business need. Days off may not be consecutive days off. This is a PM position. Shifts are typically between 2pm and 11pm. Exact schedule will be discussed at interview.Two days will be given off. Weekends are a must. Employee may be required to work at least three home football games and/or any other special campus event. Schedules will be adjusted as needed to provide coverage for these events. Operations are reduced during university breaks. Employees may be required to work some flex hours to support the needs of the business and/or for special campus events. Schedules will be adjusted as needed to provide coverage in these cases.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $35,360 - $35,845
Closing Date: 1/19/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49305

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.


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