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University Dining Services is looking for Entry Level Food Service Workers for full-time and part-time positions.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The Company:
University Housing & Dining Services offers a variety of dining options across campus. We are a self-operated food service department that serves food in micro-restaurants using fresh ingredients.
University Housing & Dining Services offers a variety of dining options across campus. We are a self-operated food service department that serves food in micro-restaurants using fresh ingredients.
We are known for the great care we take of students and other guests.
The Position:
Entry-level Food Service Worker1 is a 10-month position with the possibility of being extended over the summer months due to campus and conference business.
Entry-level Food Service Worker1 is a 10-month position with the possibility of being extended over the summer months due to campus and conference business.
Position Duties
Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of food preparation and food service activities like preparing simple foods to meet customers’ preferences, cashiering, making coffee drinks, washing dishes, stocking restaurants, etc.
Why Should You Apply?
- No resume or experience required
- Learn the skills needed to move into a higher-level position.
- A wage increase after completing a trial service period.
In addition, full-time positions include:
- Working a set, consistent schedule of 40 hours per week.
- State benefits, paid leave time (15 vacation/personal days, 10 holidays), and reduced college tuition for an immediate family member!
- A state pension PLUS an individual retirement account that is funded by 6% from OSU!
About Dining Services
University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) houses over 4,800 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, a market, catering, and 10-14 convenience and coffee shop locations across the Corvallis campus. We employ over 150 professional dining employees and 800 student employees. We provide clean, sanitary working environments for our guests and employees that are regularly maintained and serviced. And we partner with Benton County Health to help ensure we are operating at the highest safety levels. Everyone is welcome to eat at any dining location on campus, so come check us out.
University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) houses over 4,800 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, a market, catering, and 10-14 convenience and coffee shop locations across the Corvallis campus. We employ over 150 professional dining employees and 800 student employees. We provide clean, sanitary working environments for our guests and employees that are regularly maintained and serviced. And we partner with Benton County Health to help ensure we are operating at the highest safety levels. Everyone is welcome to eat at any dining location on campus, so come check us out.
https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/food/food-service-hiring
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification. The appointing authority is responsible for recruitment and selection. Refer to Personnel Rule 105-43-005.
Additional Required Qualifications
Additional Required Qualifications
- Good customer service skills, with both internal and external customers.
- Requires a valid Food Handler’s certificate within 30 days of employment. Must maintain certification throughout service with UHDS.
- This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OAR 576-555-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrable ability to work with diverse groups of employees. University Housing and Dining workforce values the rich diversity of its workforce, which includes people with and without disabilities, people for whom English is a second language, people who are military veterans, and people from a wide range of countries, races, ethnicities, cultures, colors, age groups, socioeconomic statuses, locations, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and religious backgrounds.
- A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
- Previous experience in a food service setting
- Critical thinking skills to make the best decision for the business, especially in the area of prioritizing work
- Ability to direct, or experience in directing, other employees
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
- This a physically active job in an institutional kitchen environment. Incumbent will experience long periods of standing on a hard floor; working with commercial kitchen equipment; fluctuation in work flow, temperature, noise level
- Must be able to work shift on your feet and perform frequent arm movements
- The employee in this position will often be required to lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Will require direct and/or indirect contact with raw meat, as well as most common food allergens, including gluten
- OSU is a 100% tobacco-free campus
- Work Schedule
- UHDS dining operations run seven days per week, so weekend and holiday work may be required. OSU requires the ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business.
- Must be flexible and willing to work in any area of the dining center as directed
- This position is deemed essential; and the incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures
- Good attendance is crucial for stability and day-to-day business needs. Must follow schedule and be on time and in uniform when shift begins.
This position is deemed essential and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures. Yes This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P03509CT
Number of Vacancies
3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
05/02/2022
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/12/2022
Full Consideration Date
04/25/2022
Closing Date
05/09/2022
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be considered upon submission.
Application review will be based upon:
Information submitted on the employment profile regarding education and work history, along with any other requested documents; posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.
OR
A Resume uploaded, instead of completing the education and work history portion of the application, along with any other requested documents; posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.
Either the employment profile, or the resume, must clearly show how you meet the years of experience, or education requirement, for the position.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact: Arwen Douglas at [email protected]
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
