Food Service Worker - Part-Time

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Food Service Worker

• Part-time Job Category Staff & Executive

• Food Services/Hospitality/Special Events Department UBHC-Child Partial Hospital Service Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker for the Child and Adult Partial Hospital Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Food Service Worker is to assist in providing food services for individuals served within the Partial Hospital Program setting according to regulations and University Behavioral Health Care policies. Assists in preparing, transporting, and serving food items. Carries out various cleaning and sanitation functions.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Prepares and/or serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks per program menu.

• Responsible for receiving prepared food items from external vendors.

• Coordinates set-up of food.

• Maintains proper food storage.

• Maintains a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe work environment.

• Assists in planning food menus for individuals served.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 1100 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 14.620 Annual Mid Range Salary 15.120 Annual Maximum Salary 15.570 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters, Local 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

Certifications/Licenses

• Food Handler Certification must be obtained within one (1) month of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to follow directions and to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience as a food service worker.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to stand and operate various food service equipment, serve customers in a positive manner, and maintain unit sanitation standards as set by the department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Partial Hospital program with ongoing contact with individuals served. Busy noisy environment. Subject to unpredictable crisis situations, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1614 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have at least one (1) year of experience as a food service worker?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application