Food Services Assistant

Normal Weekly Hours: 20-25 for 9 months per year plus summer days based on department needs. Normal working hours are between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday - Friday; hours/days will vary due to operational situations, such as catering, which can include evenings and weekends.

Assist supervisor and cook in all food service operations.

• Assist in the preparation, serving, order taking, and selling of food at the various food service sites.

• Short order cooking and frying.

• Bake cookies, slice meat, prepare vegetables, and fruits.

• Catering: set-up, serving, and clean-up.

• Washing, drying, and storing of dishes, pots, and pans, as needed for department efficiency.

• Other similar duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Follow directions and make decisions with minimal supervision.

• Ability to lift, on occasion, up to 50 pounds, operate cash register, and make correct change is required.

• This job also requires stretching, bending, and lifting.

• Mechanical ability is helpful.

• Interpersonal skills along with a customer service focus are an important part of this position.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT

This position will have continual contact with the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Northwest State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and educator that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Northwest State Community College to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities.  When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the Human Resources office at the time he/she is contacted so that proper arrangements can be made for the interview.