The Food Preparation Specialist will operate cash registers, serve customers, and clean pots, pans, dishes, rotate and re-stock supplies, and clean cafe kitchen and seating areas. This position will ...
The Food Preparation Specialist will operate cash registers, serve customers, and clean pots, pans, dishes, rotate and re-stock supplies, and clean cafe kitchen and seating areas. This position will ...
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Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31166308
Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31166308
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Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31172281
Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31172281
Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31172281
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Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$13 - $15/hr
We are seeking a Dishwasher / Food Preparation Full Time to join our dedicated kitchen staff! You will assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in our professional kitchen.
Quick apply
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We are seeking a Dishwasher / Food Preparation Full Time to join our dedicated kitchen staff! You will assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in our professional kitchen.
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Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31166308
Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31166308
Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31172281
Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31172281
Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31166308
Food Preparation Center Coordinator 54523 31166308
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| Aspect | Food Preparation | Food Service Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Preparing ingredients and cooking food | Serving food and assisting customers |
| Work Environment | Kitchen, food production areas | Dining areas, customer service stations |
| Credentials | Food safety certifications often required | Customer service skills, sometimes food safety training |
| Industry Usage | Restaurants, catering, food manufacturing | Restaurants, cafeterias, catering |
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$24K/yr
Full-time
Posted 6 days ago
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Institution Name: Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.
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Department:De Queen - Bolt's Bistro
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Summary of Job Duties:The Food Preparation Specialist will operate cash registers, serve customers, and clean pots, pans, dishes, rotate and re-stock supplies, and clean cafe kitchen and seating areas. This position will work from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service skills; work well with the public
- Must pass background and Child Maltreatment Registry checks
- Must have the ability to operate a cash register
- Must be organized and dependable
- Must have a friendly and inviting personality
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All applications must include a cover letter and an updated resume. Applications received without the required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Benefits Eligible:Yes