General Food Service

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, MI, United States Creative Dining Services Full time

Creative Dining is hiring for a full-time General Food Service Employee.

  • Location: 3201 Burton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
  • Schedule: Full time schedule. Looking for open availability or evening availability.
  • Requirement: 1-2 years of experience required.
  • Pay Range: $16-18
Now offering a $250 sign-on bonus after completion of one full semester of employment. (Mid-semester hires will be eligible after completing one full semester from their start date)

YOU'D MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM At Creative Dining, we believe in the power of hospitality to create connections and build community. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and making a real impact, you'll be a perfect fit for our team, where integrity, creativity, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do

Job Summary

The Food Service Worker plays an essential role in ensuring the smooth operation of food service environments by performing a variety of tasks such as preparing and serving food, setting up service areas, assisting with catering, and maintaining cleanliness. This position supports the team in delivering an exceptional dining experience for customers.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities
  • Setup & Preparation: Assist with setting up food service areas, including kitchen, salad, or bakery stations, ensuring that equipment and utensils are in place according to specific needs. Check food temperatures and prepare areas for daily operations.
  • Food Transport: Move food and supplies from the kitchen or prep areas to the serving site using carts or by carrying items.
  • Hot & Cold Food Lines: Set up food lines by following prescribed procedures, selecting appropriate utensils, and adjusting temperatures for menu items.
  • Food Preparation: Prepare or assist in preparing a variety of food items, such as hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, salads, sandwiches, beverages, and simple baked goods.
  • Customer Service: Serve food items to customers, ensuring proper portion sizes and following specific instructions.
  • Catering Support: Assist with catering operations as needed.
  • Station Maintenance: Replenish food, silverware, glassware, and trays at serving stations, and order condiments when necessary.
  • Ice Cream & Yogurt Machines: Fill and maintain ice cream, yogurt, and ice machines, ensuring they are cleaned regularly.
  • Cleaning & Maintenance: Keep work areas clean and organized, including washing dishes, utensils, and serviceware. Handle garbage and trash appropriately.
  • Dishwashing: Wash pots, pans, and other kitchenware, ensuring sanitary handling, and organize serviceware for reuse.
  • Cashiering: Perform cashiering duties if required.
  • Team Guidance: Provide assistance and guidance to other employees performing related duties.
  • Additional Duties: Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned by management.


BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Full-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance & HSA Account with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
  • Complementary Meals During Shifts
  • Earned Wage Access
  • Retirement Plan


Positions located at Calvin University offer access to Calvin's library and campus gym

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Creative Dining Services reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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