Kitchen Worker Jobs

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POSITION DINING SERVICES KITCHEN WORKER, PART-TIME
APPLY BY Open Until Position Filled
HIRE DATE Negotiable

DIVISION Dining Services
REPORTS TO Dining Services Lead
CLASSIFICATION Non-Exempt
POSTING DATE July 19, 2023

SUMMARY
This position performs standard tasks in support of college operations in Dining Services. Responsibilities will
focus on the kitchen and may include following recipes and dietary needs in preparing and cooking food;
maintaining cleanliness of work areas; maintaining records and accounts; coordination of kitchen staff; and
planning menus for food served. The schedule for this part-time, limited term position is Monday-Friday,
10:00 am-2:00 pm with an anticipated end date of May 31, 2024.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Prepare food in accordance with dietary needs, recipes, menus, and contracts.

• Handles and rotates food (e.g., meat, fish, and poultry) and retail products according to FDA and State

food safety and handling rules and regulations ensuring that food is fresh and cooked appropriately.

• Cleans food prep areas and sanitizes equipment, utensils, kitchen, and dining areas according to State

health codes and sanitation practices.

• Performs other related duties.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent

combination of education and experience

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, quality environment and provide exceptional customer

service.

• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

• Must be service minded, adaptable, and self-motivated.

KNOWLEDGE
• Food handling, preparation, and storage practices and principles;

• Food preparation and cooking practices and techniques;

• Applicable kitchen tools and equipment;

• Cleaning and sanitizing practices;

• Safe work practices;

• Customer service principles and practices;

• Health department regulations.

SKILLS
• Preparing and cooking food;

• Using applicable kitchen tools and equipment;

• Handling and storing food;

• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and dining equipment, utensils, and facilities;

• Reading and following recipes;

• Preparing and maintaining records;

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor,

the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

2 DINING SERVICES KITCHEN WORKER, PART-TIME

• Basic computer skills in order to use Point of Sale Software, Word, and Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Position requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and seeing; lifting up to 50 pounds on
a regular basis and up to 10 pounds frequently.

APPLICATIONS
Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at
www.swtc.edu/jobsatswtc

For questions regarding the application process please email Human Resources at
[email protected] or 608.822.2314.

WAGE BAND: A12 - Hourly Range: $19.56 - $22.87

SELECTION PROCESS
The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does
not assure the candidate an interview. Final candidate’s employment offer will be subject to completion of a criminal
background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity, religion or sexual
orientation in its programs and activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding non-discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072) or write Southwest Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd.,
Fennimore, WI 53809.