FOOD SVC WORKER SR PD (Dining Room Attendant / Food Preparation)

Under supervision, perform cold food preparation to include: cutting, slicing, chopping, peeling & preparation of sandwiches, salads & variety of express to go meals. Follow recipes, build charts & photo samples to create ready to eat products such as salads, sandwiches, wraps, parfaits & other packaged items as assigned. Utilize correct tools & processes to meet presentation expectations. Scale portions & ingredients for accuracy & exercise all precautions to eliminate possibility of food cross-contamination or temperature abuse during assembly. Produce assigned product within acceptable time restrictions. Prepare food in mass quantity (chopping, slicing, & dicing) for internal use for food production & delivery to dining operations across campus. Must be able to proficiently assemble, use & clean large specialty food processing equipment in a frequent task rotation environment. Stock dining room utensils/dishes and provide dining room attendant duties as assigned. Perform a variety of cleaning, stocking, organizing, preparing, displaying & arranging responsibilities as they relate to food service. Stock dining room utensils, dishes, napkins, beverages cups, salt & pepper shakers. Cut, plate, and/or frost baked goods to serve at dessert station. Stock & replenish beverages at stations, cereal granolas, ice creams, whole fruits, soups, at various stations & self-service bars. Help receive, stock, & rotate product. Keep work area clean & debris free. Identify & correct hazards. Set-up/clean equipment, work tables, sinks & drains in kitchen areas at beginning & end of shift. Ensure compliance with State & Federal Sanitation Guidelines. Use appropriate cleaning agents to perform general kitchen maintenance. Notify management of maintenance problems. Independently safely use, assemble, disassemble & train others to use kitchen equipment following University Dining Services standards.

Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Apply By Date - October 9, 2024

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.

• Basic food preparation experience in a commercial dining facility.
• Customer service experience to cooperate with public and other staff members and convey a helpful, positive attitude.
• Skill to follow production schedules within specified timelines.
• Skill to use proper tools or material to perform a full range of general kitchen cleaning tasks.
• Skills to use standard industrial custodial and kitchen cleaning equipment.
• Skills to communicate in English, both orally and in written form to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors and guests.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with and provide excellent customer service to a diverse campus community; communication skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience checking food temperatures throughout all HACCP steps including food preparation, meal service, and storage; complete HACCP logs, date, label and store all foods.
• Skill to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment [PPE].
• Skill to maintain a sanitary, safe and organized personal work area using specified cleaning materials and solutions.
• Skill to verify proper concentration of sterilized solution using test strips.
• Skills to follow proper procedures for lifting, handling broken glass and working around industrial kitchen equipment; and to use wet floor signs when mopping floors or cleaning up spills.
• Skills to differentiate products' composition, biodegradability, nutrition, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - FOOD SERVICE CLEANING AND STOCKING
• 30% - SAFETY AND SANITATION
• 15% - CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
• 5% - SUSTAINABILITY

Department Overview

Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owner/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement: -Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $23.24/hour
• Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• UC Job Title: FOOD SVC WORKER SR PD
• Number of Positions: 10
• Appointment Type: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 1%
• Shift Hours: Manager will advise.
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: Yes - SX
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits and eligibility rules by visiting Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• For eligible roles, UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Lifting Requirements - Up to 50 Pounds (Medium) - Frequently

Work Environment

• THIS IS A PER DIEM APPOINTMENT: There is no permanent schedule or shift assigned; work hours will vary based on operational needs.
• Schedules and shifts are based as needed on a day-to-day basis when necessary to supplement University career staffing.
• Work flexible/variable schedule (sometimes in excess of scheduled shift) including occasional overtime, evenings/nights, weekends and holidays, occasionally on short notice to meet operational needs.
• Vacation may be limited during peak operational times.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] such as hot mitts, safety shoes, goggles and cut resistant gloves.
• Work in areas where there is frequent contact with residents and guests and that can be hot, cold, dusty, wet and/or smelly.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

Special Requirements

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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