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We have an opening for a Food Service Worker Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values: 

We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations.  Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

** This is a part-time, temporary contract position **

Position Summary

Part Time Temporary Position: Monday - Friday 8:30-2:15

Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods in one or more of a variety of food service environments. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items, as appropriate to the position. Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils. May assist in the set up, and service; as appropriate to the area of operation. May serve food to customers and/or perform cashiering duties, as appropriate and other duties as assigned by food service director.

Essential Functions

Holistic Student Support

• The Food Service Worker prepares and stocks the food for the needs of our community, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines
• Replenishes foods, silverware, plates and cutlery, dishes, and trays at serving stations; replenish all condiments.
• Cleans, wash and maintains work areas, including spot sweeping floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils, and equipment; as appropriate to the area of operation.

Fiscal Stewardship

• The Food Service Worker part time assists in the food cost profit/loss of goods in preparations of foods adhering to routine practices to help minimize waste and costs.
• Conveys food and supplies from the main kitchen, bakery, and/or salad preparation area to the serving site either by carrying or by utilizing a cart.
• perform cashiering duties, as required.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions with Food Service Director permissions.

Organizational Culture

• Food Service Worker part time helps to maintain a fun, welcoming environment for all guests and co-workers to help build an inclusive environment with all members of the campus community independent of race, gender, or sexuality.
• May provide guidance and training to other employees performing related work when approved by Director.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Program Innovation

• Sets up food service and kitchen areas, equipment and utensils, under detailed instruction and, in accordance with specific area needs; checks food temperatures and/or prepares areas for daily operations; may operate cooking or bakery equipment as assigned.
• Follows prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; grill, hot bar, cold food holding equipment, front beverage/condiment line; chooses proper utensils and sets all food equipment to appropriate temperature for menu items.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, hot bar food items, stocking beverages, salads, sandwiches, simple bakery items, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position.

Teaching Excellence

• Serves food items to customers from counters and/or steam tables, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring that appropriate portions are served, and adds garnishes according to instructions

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School or accredited GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to Stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Basic knowledge in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Starting Pay: $12.00/Hour +

Open until filled: Yes