Food Service Assistant / Catering

Food Service Assistant

Department:

Shriver Center

Division:

Finance & Business Services

Campus:

Oxford

Posting Date:

06/18/2018

Job Category:

Staff

Position Group:

Classified AFSCME

Job Description Summary:

Job ID: 5912 - AFSCME - PTI (Part-Time Intermittent Hourly)

Performs a variety of tasks related to assisting in the preparation and serving of meals for University students and guests.

This position is on an on-going basis, as needed (part time intermittent) for Miami Catering

Duties/Physical Demands:

1)    Prepares kitchen and dining areas which may include stocking/setting up grill, salad bar, condiment bar, beverage stations, dessert stations, changing oil; brews beverages.

2)    Maintains clean and sanitary work, especially in kitchen and dining areas which may include: sweeping,       scrubbing, cleaning tables, countertops, and machines; washing dishes and utensils. Ensures safety of food and food contact surfaces while maintaining sanitation standards.  Observes strict safety rules.

3)    Prepares food for cooking which may include cleaning and peeling potatoes, cutting salad bar items, wrapping food, or preparing sandwiches.

4)    May stock serving line and/or serve food; monitors condition of items in both unrefrigerated and refrigerated settings such as salad bars; may operate cash register.

5)     Reads and interprets recipes to mix, prepare and assemble salads, desserts, dressings & special menu items; cooks pasta, potatoes, eggs, stir-fry food, makes sandwiches.  May include the use of deep fat fryers, grills, steamers and/or ovens and other kitchen equipment; records temperature, monitors and records amounts prepared/amounts left over.

6)         Maintains all food items at proper temperatures as instructed.

7)         Responds to client requests for service, special diets, as well as other information in a friendly and helpful manner.

8)         Assists in providing guidance to other employees in the performance of their duties; coordinates efficient work flow and instructs in the proper use of equipment and utensils.

Working Conditions:

Physical effort usually requires considerable walking, standing, bending, twisting, pushing and pulling, with some lifting of materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds.  Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to exposure to high or low temperatures. Some element of personal risk due to very hot surfaces. A few occasions of outdoor event service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a High school diploma or GED.

No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of three months bartending experience.

Valid driver’s license

Hours Per Week/Percent Time:

0-28 hours; varies & includes nights and wknds

Work Hours/Schedule:

Varies based on catering events

Duration:

12 month

Temporary:

No

Benefit Eligible:

No

Advertised Pay Range Minimum:

11.50

Pay Zone:

E1

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Employment will require a criminal background check according to University guidelines. This position will require a post offer, pre-employment physical examination.

Application Types Accepted:

Classified

Criminal Background Check Required:

Yes

Post Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Examination:

Yes

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a High school diploma or GED.

No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of three months bartending experience.

Valid driver’s license

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