Food Service Technician - PM
Department: Campus Dining - Park Place Cafe - 170450
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in food preparation or service activities in a
commercial kitchen; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience.
[Special Requirements may apply for individual positions such as
certification requirements by Department of Correction.]
Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in
this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per
ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of
positions, but may not be applicable to all functions.
License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions
Duties of the position may include:
- Maintaining all university specifications pertaining to
production and service.
- Control proper usage and rotation of food.
- Ensure food quality and appearance on buffet.
- Alert Chef or direct supervisor to any food quality issues that
could hurt culinary operations.
Maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas daily.
Maintain a neat, clean, and sanitary workstation.
The person selected must follow cleaning and sanitation
procedures and other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Serves appropriate portion sizes determined by Unit
Management
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this
Position
- Knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in
quantity lots.
- Knowledge of the uses of various pieces of equipment, including
but not limited to steamers, steam pots, fryers, grills, slicers,
and ovens.
- Ability to maintain high standards of personal cleanliness as
well as food sanitation.
- The job requires attention to detail, initiative, and
decision-making capabilities.
- Team player attitude and superior customer service skills are
required.
- Initiative to work beyond what is requested within the unit to
achieve business goals of quality and service standards.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of related front of house food service experience.
ServSafe certification should be obtained within 1 year of
employment.
Work Schedule/Hours: Campus Dining is a Sunday – Saturday,
6:00 am – 11:00 pm operation. Operations are reduced during
university breaks. Employees are scheduled two days off each week
based on business need. Days off may not be consecutive days
off.Food Service Technician (FST) – PMTypical hours 3pm-12amActual
schedule time may vary.Operations are reduced during university
breaks. Employees may be required to work some flex hours to
support the needs of the business and/or for special campus events.
Schedules will be adjusted as needed to provide coverage in these
cases.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $35,845
Closing Date: 09/13/2026
To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55784
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in
access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect
to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and
expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status,
genetic information or sexual orientation.
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