"Food Service Worker I (Academic Year)"

JOB PURPOSE

Under general supervision of a higher-level worker or supervisor, employees in this classification perform front line and/or customer facing services in a food service operation.

CORE DUTIES

• Operates cash register and point of sale systems with proficiency and accuracy in accordance with department’s cash handling policy.
• Serves customers, responds to inquiries and resolves basic issues in accordance with R&DE customer service and food quality standards
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of assigned work areas. Duties may include organizing, wiping down and sanitizing, sweeping and/or mopping floors, removal of trash.
• Check non-food supplies and notifies lead or shift supervisor of shortages. Assists with receiving and putting away supplies. Restocks food and beverage items in assigned areas.
• Prepares beverages.
• Assembles and serves cold food items per prescribed standards.
• Wash dishes including setting up, operating and breaking down dish machine, bussing and scraping trays and storing clean dishes and silverware.
• Wash pots including setting up, operating and breaking down pot sink, cleaning pots and kitchen supplies and storing clean items.
• Adheres to food and safety handling policies and procedures.
• May perform drop-off or delivery services.
• Adhere to safety rules.

Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and direction to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.
• Ability to utilize computerized ordering system including entering and reading orders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain California Food Handler Training Certificate.

Certifications and Licenses:

• If handling food, California Food Handler Training Certificate within 90 days of hire.
• If performing drop-off or delivery services, valid California Non-commercial Class Driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently walking, bending, kneeling, hand and finger dexterity (light/fine grasping, grasp forcefully), and reaching/working above shoulders.
• Constantly standing
• Occasionally sitting, squatting and climbing
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 15 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work schedule can fluctuate in accordance with bargaining unit contract May work late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Wet floors
• Ability to work in hot temperatures
• Exposure to hot and cold water
• Ability to work around hot equipment or cold refrigeration
• Constant noise

Anticipated Shift:

Shift 1: Monday-Friday 12:30 PM-9:00 PM

Shift 2: Thursday-Sunday 2:00 PM-10:30 PM

The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time with notice.

The expected pay for this position is $25.23 (Step 1) per hour.

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

This position is designated for the Academic Year only.

This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.