Temporary Food Demonstrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: Temporary Food Service Worker   Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)   Department:

51804 - The Rock Cafe

  Advertised Salary: $17.53. Hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement.   Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

AFSCME Benefits

  FLSA: Non-Exempt   Temporary/Continuing:  Temporary   Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time   Union Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)   Term of Position: 12 Month   At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause   Summary of Position: A position classified as a Temporary Food Service Worker is available with Dining Services at The Rock Cafe. The normal working hours are 6 a.m. - 2:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Days off are Sunday and Monday. The exact duration of this temporary position is undetermined at this time, but it will not exceed one year. This position will begin on September 15, or sooner, subject to approval. However, the employee may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends. If required by job duties, the employee must be able to fulfill the University's requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys. This is an AFSCME bargaining unit position.   Position Type: Staff   Required Education: High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Required Work Experience: Six months full-time equivalent experience in commercial food service to include food preparation.
Required Licenses and Certifications:     Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Carrying
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Climbing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing 

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:     Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Provide food service support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers, and maintaining the assigned area.
As directed, train others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
Assist other food service employees as needed.
Assure that food is palatable and appetizing.
Cook and handle food in accordance with safe food-handling and sanitary requirements, following departmental sanitation policies.
Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.
Maintain equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and the work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition in accordance with departmental sanitation policies.
Minimize food waste.
Obtain foods from storage areas.
Operate various kitchen equipment and machines, utilize utensils.
Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.
Prepare food for service and ensure continued availability.
Prepare foods using recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.
Respond to special dietary requests.
Set up and maintain food preparation, serving, and display areas in an attractive and sanitary manner.
Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities.
Report to immediate supervisor and/or designee.
Train and direct the work of student employees in performing the characteristic duties.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.   Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist in the University recycling efforts.
Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
Be familiar with seasoning requirements and kitchen equipment.
Cook a variety of foods in large and small quantities.
Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
Keep accurate records.
Read, understand, and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures, close confines, noise, and stressful situations and workloads.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

  Optional Documents:     Special Instructions to Applicants: All applicants must ensure their application information reflects how they meet the minimum qualifications posted in the job posting to be considered for the position.   Initial Application Review Date:
September 21, 2026   Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes   Posting Close Date:
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