Food Service Worker 2 Jobs

The position is a part of the OSU Extension 4-H Youth Development program. The Oregon 4-H Center is a youth camp and conference facility approximately eight (8) miles from downtown Salem. It is a rural area and is not on public transportation lines. The 4-H Center offers year-round operations, with spring/fall outdoor school, summer camp and other retreat and user group activities. Food service is an integral part of the outdoor school and camp experience. User groups requiring food service may range in size from 25 to 200. Flexibility, initiative, self-motivation, team work, and the ability to communicate and work under sometimes stressful conditions is essential.

The Food Service Worker 2 performs a variety of regular food service activities such as setting up condiments and food pans; preparing foods such as salads, dressings, sandwiches, eggs, fruit, and pudding in a volume dining or food service facility under the direction/instruction of a higher level staff member for camp guests, outdoor school students, staff, campers, or others; clearing and cleaning tables, counters, serving areas; washing dishes, pots and pans; cleaning various areas as assigned.

Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations.

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Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

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The Food Service Worker embeds the commitment of the university to a collaborative and inclusive community in all interactions and duties performed and contributes to a welcoming and respectful workplace culture.

Typical tasks: prepares foods according to standardized menus, recipes, or verbal instructions given by supervisor or higher-level cook; makes salads, dressings, gelatin, toast, or sandwiches; grills sandwiches, pancakes, eggs, french toast, hashbrowns; cleans, cuts, and chops vegetables and fruits; slices meats, cheeses, and breads; cuts desserts; prepares sack lunches; prepares desserts such as puddings, cobblers, loaf cakes, slices and wraps bread and/or other baked items; checks for proper temperature of prepared foods with thermometer; checks daily and records temperatures of dishwasher, refrigerator units; observes food to ensure that it is visually appealing; sets up and refills condiments, dispensers, and food pans, or other requests; may transport food supplies and meals using a variety of carts and vehicles; labels, in necessary, and puts food away in designated storage.

Typical tasks in kitchen and dining areas: cleans tables, chairs, sinks, counters, serving areas; vacuums, sweeps and mops floors; wipes spills, collects and removes trash; replaces trash can liners; washes trays and carts; sorts and stacks dishes, glasses, utensils; washes dishes, pots, pans; fills and empties dishwasher and stacks clean dishes, glasses, cups; cleans coffee pots, blenders, and other commercial equipment; cleans stoves, grills, and countertops; keeps work area in sanitary condition at all times; cleans and maintains the dining area, including coffee bar, tables, chairs, floors, salad bar, dish area or other; breaks down boxes for cardboard recycler; takes garbage to the dumpster; cleans restrooms and other areas as assigned, replaces paper products when needed; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds using safety procedures; may perform other cleaning duties as assigned.

Typical tasks: may assist customers/guests; may assist other food service workers in food preparing, distributing, and cleaning; responds to questions, compliments or complaints concerning the food or service from customers/guests; has regular contact with customers/guests while serving food and cleaning; attends kitchen staff meetings when scheduled by supervisor.