On-Call Dining Service Worker
- Employer
- University of Puget Sound
- Location
- Dining & Event Services
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Dining & Event Services
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 6043
Staff Posting Details Appointment: This is a temporary, on-call position and hours vary week to week. On any given week, you could be scheduled up to 24 hours.Position Summary: 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:
- 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 instructedGathering service utensils, condiments and other service needsSet-up of display platesMenu signageRestocking china, utensils, napkins, paper products, glovesRestocking milk machine, beverages, cereals, condiments and other food/beverage items.Filling and maintenance of sanitation buckets
- Proper portioning and service to the guestGeneral dining area cleanliness, including bussing tables in all public areasBreak 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 storeroomsProper product rotation in walk-ins, production coolers, and holding cabinets to assure timely use of food items and minimize potential wasteDaily cleaning of kitchen and food storage areas, utensils, and equipment
- Cleaning and sanitation within assigned station and other DS managed areas, including sweeping, mopping, trash/garbage removalRecycling of cardboard, paper, plastic and aluminumOperation 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 assignedMaintains sanitary work area and habits in accordance with Pierce County Health Department specifications and requirementsRegular and predictable attendanceMaintains good personal hygiene habits, including washing of handsPerforms duties in a safe manner and reports all accidents to the immediate supervisorPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisorComplies with Dining & Event Services (DES) standards and philosophyAdheres to policies as outlined in the DES Handbook
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the jobValid Food Worker CardAbility to count and to read short sentences with a common vocabularyThe job offer to the successful candidate is contingent upon the results of background inquiry, and pre-placement physical exam (including drug testing), and strength testExcellent written and verbal communication abilities are essential
- Experience with operating standard kitchen appliances and equipment, e.g., coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher, etc.Customer service experience
- 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.
- Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community
- ResumeLetter of Interest
- 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.
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Working at University of Puget Sound
The University of Puget Sound is an independent residential undergraduate liberal arts college with selected graduate programs building effectively on a liberal arts foundation. The University, as a community of learning, maintains a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and fruitful student-faculty interaction.
The mission of the University is to develop in its students capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence. A Puget Sound education, both academic and co-curricular, encourages a rich knowledge of self and others, an appreciation of commonality and difference, the full, open, and civil discussion of ideas, thoughtful moral discourse, and the integration of learning, preparing the University's graduates to meet the highest tests of democratic citizenship. Such an education seeks to liberate each person's fullest intellectual and human potential to assist in the unfolding of creative and useful lives.
The University of Puget Sound campus offers a unique blend of ingredients for immersing yourself in learning: the unparalleled scenery of the Pacific Northwest, traditional Tudor-Gothic architecture, leafy enclaves for quiet study, and common areas infused with an indisputable energy. The campus is just minutes away from downtown Tacoma, with its revitalized waterfront, thriving arts and culture scene, and an eclectic mix of retail shops and restaurants.
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