Division of Student Life

Temporary Food Worker I (Non-Student Position)

Location: Iowa Memorial Union
Rate of Pay: $16.48/hour
Hiring status: Currently Hiring
Open to non-UI students: Yes

The Division of Student Life: University Housing & Dining is seeking a Temporary Food Worker I for University Catering. Under direct supervision, the Temporary Food Worker I performs a variety of tasks involved in the service of food and beverages for Catering and Hancher events including busing, cocktail and table service, event setup, and clean up.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that assigned event space is ready for service prior to guest arrival
• Responsible for setup, service, and cleanup of catered events
• Respond to inquiries from customers in a positive and professional manner
• Assembles, labels, stores, and issues foods as ordered or required to service areas at prescribed times
• Performs sanitation duties by maintaining and cleaning, serving, dining and kitchen areas during and after service and/or food preparation
• Assists with inventory control and ordering of foods and supplies
• Assist in on-the job training of students and other assigned personnel in the preparation of menu items

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.

Training Requirements

• Safety Training for Dining Staff

What you will learn

You can expect to learn skills such as time management, conflict resolution, balancing priorities, managing finances, interpersonal communication, customer service experience, and working with people from diverse backgrounds and working as part of a team.