Food Service Worker

About This Role:

Food Service Workers are part of a team who make good food and service happen in a large residence hall dining center by providing quality food and service to fun and appreciative students and guests. The work schedule is for a full 40 hours per week and includes a generous benefits package. Meals are provided. The work schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday (one day) every other weekend. A day off will be scheduled either before or after the weekend day.

Duties may include:

• Prepare a variety of basic entrees and side dishes using standardized recipes and procedures.
• Set-up and prepare service platforms, salad bar, fruit/dessert area, and dining room areas for service of food.
• Provide for customer needs during meal service.
• Participate in daily meetings and effectively interact with other employees.
• Operate, clean, and sanitize equipment in ware washing area and dish return belts. Clean and sanitize all tableware trays, utensils, pots, pans. Clean dining facility and launders, folds, and stores linens.
• May provide training and guidance to hourly student employees.
• Perform all duties assigned in a manner that promotes a team-oriented, harmonious work environment that espouses civility and the University Principles of Community.

Why Join Us:

K-State food is rated number 13 nationwide according to The Princeton Review's "The Best 386 Colleges" in its 2021 issue. Our K-State students enjoy meals made from scratch on location by our dedicated, hardworking dining staff.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, tuition assistance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

Worksite Options:

The service nature of this position requires work on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience in food production or service in an institutional or volume setting.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn to perform basic math computations; to accurately weigh and measure ingredients, to use and care for equipment and handle food safely while preparing high quality products.

Other Requirements:

• This position is considered essential during a Declaration of Inclement Weather.
• Moderate physical exertion is required to perform the essential functions of the position.

How to Apply:

Please submit the online application.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$15.00 per hour. Some work shifts are eligible for an additional $.60 per hour shift differential.