Food Service Worker (FOOD SVC WORKER)

Food Service WorkerUnder general supervision or unit Managers and Supervisors, wash & restock pots, pans, food preparation bowls & dishes following HACCP guidelines. Perform a full range of kitchen cleaning & organizing tasks. Bus dishes, food, & trash byproduct as needed from dining area. Clean & sanitize tables. Clean & sanitize carts. Remove, clean, hang dry & replace mats. Handle various unit equipment & machinery, dishes & glassware, utensils & tools with care. Work with various pieces of industrial level dishwashers. Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks to all equipment assigned, following daily & deep cleaning schedules & processes established by the SOP. Stock, organize and rotate food and service products as needed. Work independently or as part of a group with minimal supervision. Guide, delegate & assign a wide range of tasks to student assistants. Maintain general security of the Unit food, equipment & supplies. Perform a full range of cleaning & organizing tasks in kitchen, customer areas, bathrooms, interior & exterior docks areas, interior & exterior dining areas. Utilize hand tools, sweep, mop, dust, polish silverware, vacuum, sort, organize & wash equipment & dishes or areas of the facility. Sweep, mop stains/spillage. Dust, clean, & polish equipment, furniture, walls, fixtures, shelving, windows, window blinds, window sills, vent grills & elevators. Clean & disinfect restrooms, waste receptacles, drinking fountains, partitions & doors. Fill soap & paper dispensers. Empty & clean trash & recycling receptacles. Organize, clean & maintain adequate supply closets. Ensure all tasks & guest interactions are accomplished with a high sense of urgency. Interact with internal & external customers by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm & integrity. Convey welcoming attitude. Remain conscience of potential hazards; communicate hazards to supervisor. Ensure compliance with State & Federal Sanitation Guidelines. Notify management of maintenance problems. Independently safely use, assemble, disassemble & train others to use kitchen equipment following University Dining Services standards.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / work experience / training. Customer service experience in a retail and/or food service setting to cooperate with public and other staff members and convey a helpful, positive attitude. Experience washing pots/pans/dishes in a service-oriented setting. Experience cleaning and maintaining sanitation and safety of a retail or food service environment. Skills to communicate in English, both orally and in written form to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors and guests. Knowledge of proper procedures for lifting, handling broken glass and skill to use wet floor signs when mopping floors or cleaning up spills. Skill to verify proper concentration of sanitized solution using test strips. Preferred Qualifications Skill to guide a wide range of tasks to student assistants and kitchen support staff. Skill to differentiate products' composition, biodegradability, nutrition, etc. Interpersonal skills to work effectively with and provide excellent customer service to a diverse campus community; communication skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Problem solving skills to troubleshoot problems as they arise, find alternate solutions, and implement solutions in a professional and efficient manner.Key Responsibilities60% - Food Service, Cleaning, & Stocking 20% - Customer Services And Professional Communication 15% - Safety & Sanitation 5% - General Restroom CleaningDepartment OverviewStudent Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owner/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu.Position InformationSalary or Pay Range: $21.05 /hr. - $25.03 /hr. Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly Salary Grade: STEPS UC Job Title: FOOD SVC WORKER UC Job Code: 005652 Number of Positions: 3 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 100 % Shift (Work Schedule): Variable Location: Davis Union Representation: SX-Service Workers Benefits Eligible: Yes