Food Svc Worker I (Overnight)

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Monday - Thursday (overnight).
Hours and schedule will vary during the time periods when the Dining Commons is not open 24hrs.

This position will be assigned to work the midnight shift at Snelling Dining Commons during the time period when Snelling is open 24 hours. During these periods the employee will receive a salary supplement of $1.25 per hour in addition to their regular salary. The salary supplement will not be in effect during times when Snelling is not open 24 hours.

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FLSA: Non-exempt

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This is manual and semi-skilled work involving a variety of food service duties in dining hall or cash operations kitchens. Work involves responsibility for serving foods, cleaning facilities, and in preparing serving line meals. This position will be assigned to work the midnight shift at Snelling Dining Commons during the time period when Snelling is open 24 hours. During these periods the employee will receive a salary supplement of $1.25 per hour in addition to their regular salary. The salary supplement will not be in effect during times when Snelling is not open 24 hours.

Knowledge of the methods and practices of safe food handling in a team environment.
Knowledge of the methods of practice of food preparation.

Move loads up to 50 lbs., unloading and stocking products perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs. perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder, possess hand and finger coordination be able to reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel and work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors. Must be able to work long hours standing.

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Assisting cooks and other kitchen personnel in such tasks as cleaning/preparing/serving foods, washing dishes, serving from a serving line, cleaning tables, and sweeping floors.

Responsible not only for neatness and cleanliness in preparing, handling and serving food, but for serving patrons in a pleasant and courteous manner.

Care and use of food service equipment including meat slicer, mixing machine, and steam cookers.

Performs related work as assigned by management.