Food Service Associate A

Dartmouth College   Hanover, NH   Full-time     Food Service
Posted on April 12, 2024
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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

02/05/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

0408600

Position Title

Food Service Associate A

Department this Position Reports to

Dartmouth Dining Services

Hiring Range Minimum

$21.57/hr.

Hiring Range Maximum

$21.57/hr.

Union Type

SEIU

SEIU Level

A

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Schedule:

Wednesday-Saturday, 11.30am-10pm; Sunday/Monday/Tuesday off

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Under close supervision, sets up and arranges serving areas and dining room in College dining facilities. Serves food from service stations and steamtables to servery guests. Stores leftover food items and cleans up kitchen utensils and equipment and the work and dining room areas at the completion of the shift. Assists with daily catering orders as needed. Serves as cashier/greeter as assigned.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

High School or equivalency

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Six months of relevant experience in food service operations; or the equivalent. Food service experience in an institutional establishment preferred.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Basic understanding of cleanliness procedures and general sanitation regulations.
  • Ability to learn proper food protection and handling procedures.
  • Ability to learn methods and procedures used in food service operations.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May work varied shifts and required overtime.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to apply customer relations procedures and policies.
  • Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Admin HR Services

Department Contact Phone Number

646-3323

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Brandon Crosby

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.
OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (1/5/24) THROUGH (1/12/24).

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Schedule available:

Wednesday-Saturday, 11.30am-10pm; Sunday/Monday/Tuesday off

Shift differential 15% on 2nd shift

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72366

Key Accountabilities

Description

Responsibilities:
  • Prepares service stations for daily operations.
  • Conveys food and supplies from the kitchen, bakery, and/or salad preparation area to the serving site either by carrying or by utilizing a cart.
  • Stocks and arranges food, dishes, silverware, and other supplies at steamtables, ice counters, salad bars and serving stations.
  • Serves food items to customers from counters and/or steam tables, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring that appropriate portions are served. Serves salads, vegetables, meat, and breads; ladles soups and sauces; portions desserts.
Percentage Of Time

Description
  • Checks food temperatures.
  • Prepares hot and cold beverages.
  • Wraps, date-labels and properly stores food items.
  • Replenishes foods and condiments at serving stations.
  • Cleans tables and seats and general dining area in accordance with sanitary procedures.
  • Scrubs and polishes counter, steamtables and other equipment. Removes food after meals and cleans equipment, counters and work areas.
  • Learns and follows safety precautions and proper food protection and handling procedures.
Percentage Of Time

Description
  • Operates Point-of-Sale system to swipe customer ID cards, itemize and total customer's purchases.
  • Greets and welcomes guests to the property.
  • Reviews price sheets to note price changes and sale items.
  • Scans item to record price and totals purchases on Point-of-Sale system.
  • Collects cash, check, or student multiple charge system payment from customer and makes change for cash transactions.
  • Maintains an awareness to potential shoplifting and practices prevention techniques.
  • Counts money in cash drawer and starts up and closes out the register at beginning and end of work shift.
  • Identifies items not accepted by the scanner.
Percentage Of Time

Description
  • As needed, assists with daily catering orders. Reads menus/orders to determine amount and kind of foods and supplies to be packaged. Makes and wraps sandwiches and desserts.
  • Loads delivery cartons with food, condiments, silverware, dishes and beverages.
  • Delivers orders to designated area or customer location. Sets up and arranges tables and decorations; serves foods and beverages to guests.
  • Packs dishes and utensils for removal to catering establishment.
Percentage Of Time

Description

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
  • Participates in division wide DEI initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fair, Dependable, Inclusive, Considerate, Vulnerability and Respect)
  • Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the division
  • Collaborates, when appropriate, on other DEI-related initiatives within the division and College
Percentage Of Time

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned

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    Dartmouth College

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