Dining Service Aide

Position Information Position Title Dining Service Aide Department Harris -Group Pay Type Non Exempt Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time Hours Per Week 40 Number of weeks 40 weeks per year other - # of weeks 40 Benefits Eligible Full Benefits Geographical Regional Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No Work Schedule Job Description General Scope of Duties Connecticut College is conducting a regional search for Dining Service Aides to work in our busy Dining Services Department.
The dining service aide will execute daily preparation, productions and presentation of food and beverage items as required while ensuring all safety and food handling standards are maintained.
This is a full time, (40 hours/week), academic year (40 week) position and is benefits eligible.
General Duties and Responsibilities Prep and setup stations for service; this includes, but is not limited to: interactive stations, steam tables, cold and hot holding units in accordance with food safety regulations.
Ensure all appropriate food and menu items are labeled appropriately and accurately.
Which is critical to ensure the safety of those guests with food allergies.
Adhere to department, state and federal food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures and requirements; maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food and beverages and supplies.
Assemble items to be served at designated food service area locations; prepare food for transport across campus or to other District locations, maintaining appropriate records as assigned.
Prepare food service stations for the serving of food.
Cashier Responsibilities: Act as the ambassador of dining services, warmly and professionally greeting all members of the college community.
Ensure Proper payment is received upon customer entry to the dining hall, including checking student ID cards; complete and maintain daily records.
Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables and all food and beverage service platforms.
This includes, but is not limited to: cleaning and sanitizing all table & sweeping all floors.
Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, slicer, food processor, continuous feed food processor, grater, mixer, wrapping/sealing machine, dishwasher, steam table, steamer and ovens as required.
Train new food service employees and student workers as assigned.
Education and Skills Ability to converse, read and write in English.
Servsafe or equivalent certification preferred.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Stamina, good physical condition, manual dexterity for high volume work, flexible and dependable.
Ability to operate a cash register and demonstrate basic math skills.
Must pay close attention to food presentation, appeal and flavor to insure customer satisfaction.
Must have excellent customer service skills with a variety of people from all aspects of the college and community.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Must have basic knife skills.
Ability to operate all Kitchen/cooking equipment.
Well-organized, able to work under pressure, plan and accomplish goals.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications Driving Required No Salary Range $17.
21 Covid Vaccine Information Connecticut College will no longer mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or boosters.
The College strongly recommends that all students and employees be vaccinated and remain updated with their COVID-19 boosters Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.
Posting Detail Information Open Date 09/05/2023 Applications accepted through Open Until Filled Yes