IU Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's core values of education, innovation, tradition, and inclusion, which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.
IU Dining supports the IU community and our guests by serving fresh, delicious, sustainably sourced cuisine in welcoming, inclusive dining halls and eateries.
Residential dining staff strive to enhance the customer experience through innovative recipes created in-house by IU chefs; new and ongoing partnerships with local and regional producers; and a commitment to nourishing the IU community, all in a service-oriented, collaborative culture characterized by creativity.
Residential dining staff work closely with the teams in retail and IMU dining to ensure consistent procurement of products that match student preferences and dietary needs.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Prepares and serves food items according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
Helps to make sure the station is stocked with supplies for the meal.
Works with standardized recipes; follows instructions to prepare and serve food for their station.
General Responsibilities
Prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served, under direct supervision.
Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
Weighs or measures ingredients.
Uses manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
Washes, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
Assures that the kitchen is equipped with all necessary food and cooking items for scheduled meals.
Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.
Cleans galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.
Trains and assists new employees.
Assists in other kitchen departments as time permits.
Qualifications
DUCATION
Required
General knowledge at the high school level
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
Some experience in related field
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire
SKILLS
Required
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Working knowledge of preparation methods and practices for a variety of foods
Knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation methods and food safety practices
Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to read and interpret recipes and calculate necessary quantities of ingredients
Ability to learn and operate institutional kitchen equipment
Ability to coordinate both preparation and timing for menu food items
Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and light-medium physical effort under hot and or humid working conditions
Ability to maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene
Ability to review and analyze impending menus to determine appropriate levels for supplies
Ability to work in team environment as an effective team player
Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
Working Conditions / Demands
This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace and using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing from 20 to 50 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary. This role also will work around both hot and cold temperatures and loud noises. This role involves working with meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens in the preparation of menu items. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
IU dining is currently paying a shift premium of $1.50 per hour on top of the regular hourly rate for hours worked between 2:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., provided at least 6 hours are worked between those times.
Work Hours
2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday - Friday, with alternating weekends.
Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Operations
Job Family: Food Services
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