Job description

The University of Washington (UW) believes in possibility and positively impacts individuals, our region, and the world. UW Dining serves students, employees, and guests across campus in markets, restaurants, and cafes with an emphasis on sustainability and nutrition.

Come and join the UW Dining team to lead your own contributions toward a friendly and inclusive environment for all!

Description of Duties

• Prepare menu items including proteins, vegetables, fruits, starches, and sauces
• Review recipes and consult with the unit’s designated culinarian to confirm production goals and service needs
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers in taking orders, plating, cooking and/or serving
• Develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships with team members
• Provide direction to Food Service Workers and student staff as needed
• Monitor prepared foods to ensure proper holding temperatures and handling, including required temperature log entries
• Ensure that all items in walk-in and in other storage areas are properly labeled
• Maintain records of foods produced and wasted
• Ensure that security and safety requirements are met; follow up with staff and supervisor on any issues
• Participate in cleaning the kitchen’s tables and equipment
• At the end of the shift, disposition all food that has been on display or held in the kitchen
• At the end of the shift, review par levels to ensure that station is properly stocked for the next day and submit orders through CBord
• May perform additional data entry of daily production/waste records in CBord.
• Perform all responsibilities to standards of Washington State health code, UW Dining, and CBORD specifications
• Frequently position self to lift items or boxes/bins of product from floor or low shelving or placing items on low shelving for preparing or cooking food
• Perform related duties as requested

Position Dimensions
The position is a nine-month cyclic position that works mid-September to mid-June. Additional work may be available in the summer based on business needs and seniority. While staff are hired into specific positions, they may be reassigned to a different unit or schedule with two weeks of notice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of, or eligible to obtain, a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment AND one year of experience as a Food Service Worker; or equivalent education/experience.

Additional Qualifications

• A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement plan options
• Fully paid U-PASS transit card for ORCA
• PTO and sick time accrual, paid holidays, 1 peronal holiday, parental leave
• Tuition Exemption Program for UW and public higher education institutions in Washington
• SmartHealth Wellness, UW Carelink, and The Whole U wellness and assistance programs
• …and much more!

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,936.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.2 requires employees of higher education and healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

Work Location: In person

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