Food Service Worker - Forbes College (Starting hourly rate $21.72)
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2024-20002 Type: Part-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Food Services and Dining
Overview
Campus Dining invites applications for a food service worker in our Forbes College , a residential college at Princeton University. The food service worker is responsible for cold food preparation, setting dining areas, serving food, bussing tables, garbage disposal, ware-washing and sanitation procedures.
Starting hourly rate $21.72
Princeton University Benefits: Helping You Thrive
Our comprehensive benefits package features an array of programs and resources to help care for you and your family, such as:
Paid time off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University holidays)
Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment
Employer contribution of 9.3% to your Princeton University Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities, such as the SEIU Summer Transfer Program
Employee Child Care Assistance Program, Children’s Educational Assistance Plan, and Staff Educational Assistance Plan
Commuter Benefits Program and Employee Referral Program
Physical, mental, and financial wellness appointments on site at our Employee Wellness Center
More Impact Than You Can Imagine
Campus Dining is committed to the success of our diverse community by nourishing Princeton students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors with healthy, high-quality ingredients. If you believe that community engagement happens around food, we invite you to join our dynamic culinary team, grow as an individual, and make an impact in a place where people, quality, and value mean everything.
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Responsibilities
As a food service worker, you will:
Become familiar with food preparation procedures and regular use of standardized recipes
Prepare the service area prior to each meal period
Serve customers and prepare items as requested at food stations
Maintain the kitchen and food stations in a clean, safe fashion
Observe and record food and equipment temperatures in accordance with HACCP policies
Break down and store food items at the end of each day’s final meal period
Operate the dish machine and return clean dishes to the appropriate areas
Watch for safety/sanitary hazards or malfunctioning equipment
Assist in daily, weekly, and other periodic cleaning and maintenance duties
Observe all New Jersey State Health Codes and Regulations
Qualifications
Familiarity with food service procedures
Capable of working quickly and efficiently during rush periods
Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
Moderate physical fitness — as a food service worker, you must possess the following:
moderate physical agility, full range of motion, and ability to maintain balance
the ability to stand or walk up to two hours at one time for a total of 6–8 hours per day
the ability to sit for no more than two hours during an 8-hour day, except for cashiers and card checkers who may sit for 2–4 hours at once for a total of 4–6 hours per day
the ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds from the floor to overhead frequently (34–66% of the workday)
the ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds from the floor to chest height occasionally (less than 33% of the workday)
the ability to push or pull using force up to 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the workday)
the ability to use arms and hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, or pulling with force up to five pounds continuously (67–100% of the workday), and up to 30 pounds frequently (34–66% of the workday)
the ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, and reach occasionally (less than 33% of the work day)
the ability to work under a range of temperature conditions (e.g., kitchens, walk-in refrigerators, freezers, etc.)
Work Schedule
Food service worker is a biweekly paid position. Flexibility with scheduling, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays is required. Schedules may be changed due to business needs and work outside the unit may be required. This is an essential personnel position.
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