Food Service Worker

Position Title:

Food Service Worker

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: FOOD SERVICE WORKER
STATUS: Part Time
DEPARTMENT: Food Services
DIVISION: Business & Auxiliary Services
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
UNION: Non-union
REPORTS TO: Manager, Food Services
PLACEMENT: Food Service
MINIMUM PAY RATE: $14.25 per hour
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for proper food displays and pricing, rotating stock; opening and/or closing the outlet or cafeteria operation; cleaning and deep cleaning daily food items preparations; recording all sales through the POS system while working within the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work various food stations/locations based on department needs of the day to include but not limited to dishwasher/steward, food prep, grill, fryer, deli, salad bar, specialty coffee drink maker, catering assistance, cafeteria cashier, outlet attendant, or office help.
2. Maintain proper Food Service preparation and sanitation by ensuring proper cooking temperatures are achieved when cooking, by taking temperatures and recording on a log for food items, and also ensuring proper First In, First Out stock rotation. Maintain proper display and arrangement of all foods and materials; ensure that all items are properly priced.
3. Operate and clean various kitchen equipment to include microwave, soup kettle, tilt skillet, oven, grill, stove, steam table, toaster, warmers, coffee machine, knives, deep fryers, vent hoods, hood filters, meat slicer, cash register, etc.
4. Serve customers with a friendly smile and a positive attitude.
5. Complete ANSI Food Handlers Certification for State of Illinois within 30 days of hire
6. Open and/or close Food Service outlets, unlock/lock coolers, and prepare equipment and restock food, disposables and non-food products for daily use.
7. Record all cash transactions through the POS system and return correct change; safely secure cash and receipts, count drawer and prepare deposit.
8. Timely communicate product needs, equipment repairs and any customer service-related issues to leads and managers.
Drive delivery van as needed for catering order delivery or pickup.
9. Maintain and clean workspaces and equipment deep cleaning sanitation, as well as health and safety standards in the work area. Have knowledge and ability to ensure that coolers/freezers, shelving, hoods, hood filters, fryers, steam and chill tables, grills, steamers, slicers, ovens, blenders, dish machines and other foodservices equipment is properly cleaned and maintained on a routine basis. 10. Must demonstrate a high level of customer service skills: friendly, helpful, courteous, positive attitude. Handle operational and customer service issues in a professional manner.
11. Drive delivery van as needed for supply and catering order delivery/pickup.
12. Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives.
13. Perform additional related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. High school diploma or GED equivalent
2. Will be required to take and pass an online ANSI Food Handler Certification for Food Service employees.
3. Must pass physical examination. Previous restaurant or Food Service experience, (deli, short order breakfast cook, fryer and grill cook, salad bar, food preparation experience) or related kitchen experience preferred.
4. Ability to effectively communicate and follow direction.
5. Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with a diverse population.
6. Maintain a high degree of personal hygiene, appearance and cleanliness.
7. Previous cash handling experience
8. Flexible to schedule changes as business demands.
9. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
10. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
2. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. The employee is required to stand for prolonged period of time.
2. Ability to move/push/pull stocked utility carts, lift, stack and maneuver objects with a minimum weight of 50 lbs

EQUIPMENT AND/OR MACHINES USED
1. Automated dishwasher and associated chemicals, utility carts, bus tubs, plate and glassware stacking racks, garbage cans, brooms, mops, etc.
2. Kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to microwave, soup kettle, tilt skillet, oven, grill, stove, steam table, toaster, coolers, freezers, shelves, warmers, coffee machine, floor mats, cleaning of floor drains, knives, deep fryers, vent hoods, hood filters, meat slicer, cash register, food processor, blender, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Able to work on stepladders on a routine basis.
2. Operate and clean various kitchen equipment to include microwave, soup kettle, tilt skillet, oven, grill, stove, steam table, toaster, warmers, coffee machine, knives, deep fryers, vent hoods, hood filters, meat slicer, cash register, etc.
3. Exposures: Changing Temperatures (60-110 degrees F), slippery floors, bacteria in foods, noise and vibrations.
4. Safety requirements: Adhere to company, property, and department safety standards and procedures including following Food and Drug Administration food handler illness reporting agreement. Wear slip resistant shoes and properly positioned hair restraints at all times, utilize proper guards and safety mechanisms on equipment, use proper lifting techniques, use and maintain sharpened knives and follow all food safety procedures. Display knowledge of safe operation of hot foods services line and equipment while maintaining the level of safety required and exhibited by JJC, Will County Health Department, Food and Drug Administration and OSHA requirements.
5. Various kitchen equipment to include microwave, soup kettle, tilt skillet, oven, grill, stove, steam table, toaster, warmers, coffee machine, knives, meat slicer, cash register, etc.
6. Exposures: Changing Temperatures (60-110 degrees F), slippery floors, bacteria in foods, noise and vibrations.
7. Safety requirements: Adhere to company, property, and department safety standards and procedures including following Food and Drug Administration food handler illness reporting agreement. Wear Safety shoes and properly positioned hair restraints at all times, utilize proper guards and safety mechanisms on equipment, use proper lifting techniques, use and maintain sharpened knives and follow all food safety procedures must be followed. Display knowledge of safe operation of hot foods services line and equipment while maintaining the level of safety required and exhibited by JJC, Will County Health Department, Food and Drug Administration and OSHA requirements.

WORK SCHEDULE

First Shift--- Employees should be available to work:
• Monday thru Friday from 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturdays, as needed. from 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Second Shift--- Employees should be available to work:
• Monday thru Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
• Fridays from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Saturdays, as needed, from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm

Work schedule will not exceed 28 hours per week.

Ninety (90) calendar day probationary period.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

28