Department: 51800 – Dining Overhead
Advertised
Salary: $17.53 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement.
Benefits
Comprehensive
benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Temporary/Continuing: Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)
Term of
Position: 9 Month
At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause
Summary of Position
* A
position classified as a Food Service Worker is available with Dining Services at Erbert & Gerbert’s.
* The normal working hours are
5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Tentative start date for this position will be August 16th, 2026
* Days off are Friday
and Saturday.
* The employee may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends.
* If required by job duties,
employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys.
* Personnel who possess
the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply.
* Provide food services support by preparing and serving
food, waiting on customers, and maintaining assigned area.
Position Type: Staff
Required
Education
* High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Required Work Experience
* Six months full-time
equivalent experience in commercial food service to include food preparation.
Physical Demands
- Bending
- Carrying
- Electrical Hazards
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
* Train
others in the performance of the characteristic duties as directed.
* Assist other food service employees as needed.
* Demonstrates an
understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and
community members.
* Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
* Assure that food is
palatable and appetizing.
* Cook and handle food according to safe food handling/sanitary requirements following departmental sanitation
policies.
* Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.
* Maintain equipment, pots, pans, utensils,
and work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition following departmental sanitation policies.
* Minimize food waste.
* Obtain
foods from storage areas.
* Operate various kitchen equipment, machines, and utilize utensils.
* Perform the work of other Dining
Service classifications when assigned.
* Prepare food for serving and assure continued food availability.
* Prepare foods using
recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.
* Respond to special dietary requests.
* Set up and maintain food
preparation area, food serving, and display areas, in an attractive and sanitary manner.
* Maintain safety and sanitation standards in
all duties and responsibilities.
* Report to immediate supervisor and/or designee.
* Train and guide the work of student employees in
the performance of the characteristic duties.
* Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable
laws.
* Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences,
allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
* Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and
retention initiatives.
* Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal
Duties/Responsibilities
* Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist in the University recycling
efforts.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to communicate effectively.
* Ability to interact with the public in
a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
* Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic
backgrounds.
* Be familiar with seasoning requirements and kitchen equipment.
* Cook a variety of foods in large and small
quantities.
* Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
* Keep accurate records.
* Read, understand and follow recipes,
directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
* Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures, close confines,
noise, stressful situations, and workloads.
Required Documents
Initial Application Review Date: June 15, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
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enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking
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