Food Handler - Goldstein Student Center

Follow instructions to perform a variety of duties related to the preparation and serving of food.

Education and Experience

The ability to read, write, and follow instructions; do simple math; use a calculator, food thermometer, and communicate clearly.

Skills and Knowledge

NOTE: There may be other Food Handler positions open at different locations and different shifts. After applying to this position, please return to the site and view other Food Handler positions.

FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION.

Responsibilities

Set up counters, salad bars, soup bars, etc.

Serve customers.

Maintain portion control and fill out appropriate paper work for computerized Food Services Program.

Clean and prepare ingredients to make salads; mix salad dressings and place salads on plates.

Make French fries, hot and cold sandwiches, coffee, cook eggs, omelets, burgers, etc.

Slice meat, cut cake, pie, etc. and place on plates.

Keep counters, steam tables, shelves in work area and other equipment such as mixers, fryers, grills, toaster, self-serve machines clean.

Be familiar with products and ingredients used in menu items.

Observe safety and health regulations and maintain highest standards of sanitation.

Work as a waiter or waitress as required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 85% - 100% of the shift

• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee

• Frequent stooping and/or crouching

• Frequent walking back and forth throughout the kitchen, stock room, and food service areas

• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck and torso

• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, stirring and mixing, wiping, etc.)

• Repetitive wrist movement (e.g. chopping, cutting, slicing, shredding, flipping pancakes and omelets, use of small kitchen utensils, wiping and scrubbing, etc.)

• Fine motor skills sufficient for e.g. writing, use of calculator, use thermometer etc.

• Able to work in conditions of extreme heat

• Able to lift up to 30lbs from the floor to waist height

• Able to lift up to 20 lbs. overhead

• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. for a distance of up to 10 feet

• Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read and follow recipes

Tools/Equipment

Will be required to learn to operate and clean a variety of equipment including food slicer, food chopper, grill, self serve machines, food processors, coffee makers, juice machines, etc.

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.