Food Services Associate

Food Service Associate

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a part-time 10-month Food Service Associate. In addition to all regularly assigned performance responsibilities this position's primarily responsible for working the deli station preparing sandwiches for Skylight Café customers and catered events as determined by the Manager and or Kitchen Leader. The individual is responsible for storing and preparing food, and cleaning the station, cookware and utensils used by this position. This individual is also responsible for monitoring and keeping appropriate levels of product for the deli station and related catering and Boulevard Grill station as determined by the Manager and Kitchen Leader. Relieving the Cashier or operating the second cash register during busy times as determined by the Manager and/or Kitchen Leader.

Core Competencies and Qualifications

• Earned high school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness and ability to learn how to:

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following:

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant/deli/pizzeria.

• Certified in ServSafe.

• Physical Strength and Agility - Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.

• Conscientiousness - Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Demonstrating Positive Regard - Shows acceptance and positive regard for others; maintains a pleasant, cheerful disposition; provides support and sympathy when others are anxious or upset.

• Building Cooperative Teams - Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperative among team members; seizes opportunities and utilizes creative methods to build team cooperation and cohesion.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the College, or organizations outside the College) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Dependability and Reliability - Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations; diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance; rarely is late for meetings or appointments.
• Food Production - Knowledge of planning, growing, and harvesting of food for consumption using appropriate equipment and techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to

• Prepares foods including set up, preparation, delivery, and take down under the supervision of the Manager and/or Kitchen Leader.
• Maintains satisfactory sanitation in the kitchen and serving area.
• Maintains proper level of stock at the food stations and serving area.
• Prepare and keep all necessary paperwork and documentation relating to bulk and packaged food and equipment maintenance.
• Assist other positions as needed or directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

While we have attempted to capture the core functional responsibilities in the role, this position description is not meant to be all inclusive. Therefore, performing additional job-related duties not listed above may be required as assigned.

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