Food Service Worker 3 | Oregon State University - Military Veterans

Internal Job Number: P04858CT Description: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Food Service Worker 3 position for University Housing and Dining Services-Catering at Oregon State University ( OSU ). UHDS recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom, and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards. UHDS houses over 4,800 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, 10-14 retail and coffee shop locations across campus, a market, and a limited number of family apartments. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services we receive no State or General fund allocation. UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful and enjoyable living, learning and working environment. A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services. UHDS staff members are expected to demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service. Creating inclusive, welcoming, and safe environments are core values of University Housing and Dining Services. Our dining mission: the UHDS Culinary Team is committed to providing an inspirational culinary experience through a food-first philosophy: integrating nutrition, quality, and passion in food. This team is dedicated to sustainable practices, food innovation, and supportive work environments. Food is a voice to expressing these values along with educating students, staff, guests, and the OSU community. This position is eligible for meal perquisites per the SEIU contract. This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures. PURPOSE : the purpose of this position is to perform a variety of food preparation and food service activities, including lead worker responsibilities for catering. This position will work with and assist the manager of these locations to establish and implement guidelines within the unit, and to maintain established focus on customer care, student employee development and product quality. This position will potentially serve as a back-up person for the delivery of food and beverage items into access-secured residence halls, where there may be minors present; and/or this position may need to regularly access storage areas in a residence hall without an escort. These security sensitive tasks will require passing a CHC . Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): Three years of experience in a commercial food service facility; OR an Associate's Degree in Food Service Management. Requirements : Knowledge of retail food service and experience operating commercial food service equipment. Experience in food service safety and sanitation process and procedures. Good customer services skills when working with internal and external customers. Ability to respond positively to changing work demands as well as the ability to work cooperatively and positively with a variety of individuals. The employee in this position will often be required to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and/or pull carts weighing up to 50 pounds. Strong communication skills including the ability to understand and convey written and verbal directions/instructions, recipes, safety information, machine instructions, and other communications. Requires a valid Food Handler's certificate within 30 days of employment. Must maintain certification throughout employment with UHDS . Requires OLCC servers permit within 30 days of employment. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement. Type: Physical Working Conditions: This is a physically active job in a kitchen and retail environment. Incumbent will experience long periods of standing on a hard floor; working with commercial kitchen/baking equipment; and fluctuations in work flow, temperature and noise level. The employee in this position will often be required to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and push and/or pull carts weighing up to 50 pounds. Work Schedule: Shift and/or work assignments may be changed based on operational needs. We are a seven days a week operation, so early morning, evening, weekend and holiday work may be required. Good attendance is crucial for stability and day-to-day business needs. Must follow attendance schedule and break schedule, and must be on time and in uniform when shift begins. Employees in this position may be moved from front of house to back of house or vice versa, per term and with advance notice, as based on business needs. This position is deemed essential; and the incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures. Will require work in areas that prepare and handle raw meat, as well as most common food allergens, including gluten.