Temporary Food Service Worker
3 weeks ago
West Virginia University Division of Extension Services is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Food Service Worker.
About the Opportunity
As a Temporary Food Service Worker, you will work with the 4-H and Families & Health Extension Agents with the overall food-service operation of the Wood County 4-H summer youth programs including preparation, nutrition, service, sanitation, customer service, and record keeping. This person will work under the supervision of the agents and handle food service operations during summer months in Wood County, and other health and nutrition educational opportunities at 4-H camps and other activities. This position will be required to work flexible hours to coincide with required camps and summer program activities.
You will be part of the Division of Extension Services. This position reports to the Extension Assistant Professor.
PAY GRADE - 8
Assignment Length: Approximately 1 month
What you'll do:
- Work in conjunction with Material Handlers and Food Service Workers with all stages of preparation: prepping, cooking and serving, as outlined by production demands according to authorized and standardized recipes and methods, utilizing high level production skills and kitchen equipment; such as ovens, grills, grinders, slicers, mixers, blenders, tenderizers and steam units.
- Review menus and determines type and quantities of meals to be prepared and obtains necessary food items from freezer, cooler or other storage areas.
- Plan cooking and preparation schedules to ensure food will be ready at specified times through batch cooking techniques and correct quantities are prepared to last entire meal and/or special event.
- Ensure the proper storage and/or utilization of leftovers. Detect and reports to immediate supervisor spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies or equipment, or any other unusual conditions.
- Ensure proper sanitation guidelines are always adhered to. Maintain cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner. Recommend corrective actions when necessary.
- Adhere to established policies, procedures, techniques, and methods to achieve departmental goals and objectives for food service unit. Comply with safe food handling, quality assurance, safety, cleaning, sanitation, environmental and infectious control regulations.
- Plan cooking preparation schedules to ensure food is ready at specific times, in sufficient quantities, to last entire meals and specific events. Taste/smell food being prepared to evaluate quality and quantity of menu and correct food preparation.
- Assist with the set-up, serving, breakdown of catering events.
- Assist with maintaining an inventory system of supplies and other control systems specific to food service.
- Assist with receipt of food items, ensures accuracy of order and quality of products; place in proper storage and rotate food items as needed using the FIFO method.
- Perform routine equipment checks and informs supervisor of any needed maintenance or repair.
- Instruct camp cooking classes, and nutrition/food activities at summer programs and camps.
- A high school diploma
- A minimum of six (6) months of experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities involving:
- food preparation in a large-scale food service operation required; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to follow recipes, make calculations and figure amount of food to serve for the number of patrons expected.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cooking methods and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the operation of machinery and equipment used in food preparation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of proper food storage and sanitation procedures.
- Demonstrated general knowledge of the kitchen production including cooking, baking, salad preparation, etc.
- Demonstrated broad knowledge of food service administration techniques.
- Demonstrated familiarity with methods of procurement, preparation, serving, sanitation, and storage.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current food service and catering trends including beverage knowledge.
- Knowledge of basic nutrition and food science.
- Knowledge of food safety and physical activity.
- Knowledge of food resource management.
- Knowledge of diverse culture and backgrounds.
- Knowledge of local resources and agencies.
- Skills to effectively teach nutrition education using a research-based curriculum.
- Skills to manage time and keep accurate records & reports, including travel & budget.
- Skills to develop positive participant relationships - congeniality, listening, and empathy.
- Skills to adapt to unusual teaching environments and situations.
- Skills to communicate (written and oral) with a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Culinary training/experience preferred
Certifications:
- Food Handler's training, ServSafe training required.
- Valid Driver's License
At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
Job Posting : Apr 24, 2024 Posting Classification: Temporary Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible: No Schedule : Full-time-
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