JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

Kitchen Assistant

DEPARTMENT

Food Service, Support Services

REPORTS TO

Food Service Director FLSA:

Part-Time Non-Exempt SALARY:

(RANGE)

POSITION SUMMARY

Position is a leadership role to provide excellent service, meal planning and execution to customers in a smooth and cooperative atmosphere. Customers include cafeteria guests, ELC meals and ELC employees, and guests for various catering events. Maintain a clean and safe working environment for staff and guests.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Represents Heritage University in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and enrolled students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and other customers of our services, learns, and uses operating practices of the department and Heritage University. 2.Upholds the Heritage University Mission Statement. 3.Handles confidential information with tact, discretion and in compliance with FERPA regulations. 4.Leading and assisting other employees to keep a team spirit of cooperation and safety. 5.Stocking the varied and numerous items in the kitchen a.

Keeping food stocked for the various items needed to maintain the weekly menus. b.

Keeping paper products stocked (i.e., cups, plates, napkins, etc.) c.

Candies / Bottled Drinks / Chips and Snacks d.

Sandwich/Salad bar 6.Washing dishes, pots and pans. 7.Maintaining the cafeteria tables and counters in an orderly & clean manner 8.Assist customers in the café and at private events. 9.Preparing food for cafeteria customers, catering events, and/or the Early Learning Center 10.Cleaning all equipment, knowing how all equipment works. 11.Working through food prep list daily (e.g., thawing food that is needed for the next day's menu) 12.Help to maintain sufficient par levels of supplies by noting when items are low and ordering. 13.Sweep & mop floor.

Revision Date:

11/15/2022 14.Follow instructions from supervisors as well as be able to give instructions to work study employees. 15.Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1.Current Food Handlers card. 2.The position requires LIFTING of heavy boxes and pots. Also, standing for long periods of time is required. There may be need to push carts across campus or drive either the "Easy-Go-Cart" or another vehicle to get food to the required location. The ability to accommodate customers in a pleasant and courteous manner is required. 3.Short order or fast-food experience is recommended. The position is fast-paced and requires the ability to do multiple tasks at the same time.

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND DEADLINE

Applications should include the following: Resume 

HU Work-Study Employment Application LINK:

HU WS Application Revision Date:

11/15/2022