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.

AFSCME Benefits 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:

EEO Statement:

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement . Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.