Food Service Worker

Position Title: Food Service Worker Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department:

51800 - Dining Overhead

Advertised Salary: $17.53 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement. Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

FLSA: Non-Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609) Term of Position: 9 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: * A position classified as a Food Service Worker is available with Dining Services at Erbert & Gerbert's.
* The normal working hours are 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Tentative start date for this position will be August 16th, 2026
* Days off are Friday and Saturday.
* The employee may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends.
* If required by job duties, employee must be able to fulfill the University's requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys.
* Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply.
* Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers, and maintaining assigned area. Position Type: Staff Required Education: * High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Required Work Experience: * Six months full-time equivalent experience in commercial food service to include food preparation.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Carrying
• Electrical Hazards
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Train others in the performance of the characteristic duties as directed.
* Assist other food service employees as needed.
* Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
* Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
* Assure that food is palatable and appetizing.
* Cook and handle food according to safe food handling/sanitary requirements following departmental sanitation policies.
* Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.
* Maintain equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition following departmental sanitation policies.
* Minimize food waste.
* Obtain foods from storage areas.
* Operate various kitchen equipment, machines, and utilize utensils.
* Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.
* Prepare food for serving and assure continued food availability.
* Prepare foods using recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.
* Respond to special dietary requests.
* Set up and maintain food preparation area, food serving, and display areas, in an attractive and sanitary manner.
* Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities.
* Report to immediate supervisor and/or designee.
* Train and guide the work of student employees in the performance of the characteristic duties.
* Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
* Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
* Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
* Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: * Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist in the University recycling efforts.

Skills and Abilities: * Ability to communicate effectively.
* Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
* Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
* Be familiar with seasoning requirements and kitchen equipment.
* Cook a variety of foods in large and small quantities.
* Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
* Keep accurate records.
* Read, understand and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
* Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures, close confines, noise, stressful situations, and workloads. Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Initial Application Review Date:
June 15, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes Posting Close Date:
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