Posted: 01/17/2021
Food Industry and Restaurants

Work Schedule:
FT; Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday and Friday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

Hours and days vary seasonally, especially in summer.

General Description:
This is a great opportunity in a busy kitchen with top-notch benefits; uniform provided, retirement with company matching, holiday pay, sick time, vacation pay and tuition remission for you and dependents. Be ready to work with a great team in a high-volume kitchen serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dining and Culinary Services is independently operated and provides the nutritional foundation for the academic and co-curricular success of Pacific Lutheran University students. The Commons runs four main serving stations and employs over 20 professional kitchen staff while serving upwards of 1000 meals a day during the academic year. The Campus Restaurant Assistant maintains a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service. This position also supports the Managers and Supervisors in maintaining department standards. Responsibilities include stocking, serving, preparing, collecting, and washing. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Set-up assigned station(s) according to established standards.
  • Utilize fryers, grill, steam tables, ovens, woks, hot boxes, soft serve machine, dish machine, etc.
  • Prep and cook station menu items, following established production standards: standardized recipes, production sheets, waste logs, temp logs and other resources as instructed.
  • Interact with customers on a regular basis.
  • Set-up and maintain display plates.
  • Restock china, utensils, paper products, beverages, cereals, condiments and salad bar.
  • Maintain clean work and service spaces in all public areas.
  • Break down and close of assigned station.
  • Utilize proper cooling, labeling and storage of food in refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms.
  • Utilize proper product rotation in walk-ins, production coolers, and holding cabinets to assure timely use of food items and minimize potential waste.
  • Perform daily cleaning of kitchen and food storage areas, utensils, and equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Dining Service’s team members are essential university personnel. In the event of PLU declaring emergency status essential university personnel must contact supervisor to obtain schedule.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic or shop geometry to figure amounts of material needed, dimensions to be followed and cost of materials.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures in English.
  • Ability to utilize effective time management during production.
  • Ability to measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
  • Ability to detect food and labor waste issues and develop a plan of corrective action.
  • Ability to multitask, and have an extensive understanding of customer service principles to provide exemplary customer service constantly and consistently.
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Required Qualifications:

  1. High school diploma or GED.
  2. High standard of personal hygiene.
  3. Valid WA State Food Handler’s Permit or the ability to obtain one before beginning employment.
  4. Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check and declaration regarding sexual misconduct.

Work Conditions:

  • Will be exposed to hot, dry, cold, wet and/or humid conditions.
  • Often works with/around standard kitchen/dish room equipment requiring protective equipment.
  • Summer schedules vary from the last week in May-Aug.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break.
  • Ability to bend/stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift loads up to 50 lbs. and push/pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.
  • Ability to visually examine products for quality and signage/labeling for accuracy.

Other Information:
At PLU, diversity is intrinsic to the vitality of learning, resilience and growth. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. PLU offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation, major holidays off, and many other great university benefits.

Campus Restaurant Assistant
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