Description

Food Handler - CAS Dining Services at SUNY Cobleskill - #663

About SUNY Cobleskill:

SUNY Cobleskill Auxiliary Services, (CAS) is a not-for-profit corporation committed to delivering quality services at competitive prices to the SUNY Cobleskill campus community. CAS Provides outstanding services that collectively support students, faculty, staff, and guests while contributing to the local community. Through expert customer service, CAS supports the pursuit of academic excellence, encourages personal growth, and cultivates sustainability, yielding superior quality of life for all.
Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Position requires the preparation and service of food and beverages.
• Requires the use and operation of food service/kitchen equipment and appliances. Operate point-of-sale system and follow all cashiering guidelines
• Perform duties as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Must be able to read
• Possess and utilize organizational qualities
• Self-Starter
• Free of communicable diseases and protection of all open cuts, wounds, and skin abrasions
• ServSafe Certified within one-year of hire
• Professional, neat, and clean appearance, wearing slip-resistant footwear and full uniform Respectful of co-workers and customers
• Must be customer-service minded with an emphasis on quality
• Must be able to work in a diverse environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Food preparation, serving, cooking, cashiering, utility/dishroom, receiving

ADDITIONAL WORK-RELATED INFORMATION:

• You may be called upon, at times, to work at related tasks, within your classification, not included in the above description.
• You may be required to temporarily work in a lower classification without change in pay rate.
• You may be requested to temporarily work on a job in a higher classification at your existing pay rate, however, you may refuse without fear of management condemnation.
• You may be scheduled to work at special functions, picnics, etc. held on- or off-campus, and to perform duties related to the above description.
• Work schedules, days off, job assignments, and unit assignments are subject to change and/or adjustment based upon the needs of the operation. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, as job duties fluctuate.

Requirements:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Working Conditions:

• This job operates in a professional kitchen environment with many types of equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this job.

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be required to be on feet for duration of shift
• May be required to sit for duration of shift.
• Some bending and stretching may be required to place items on low and high shelves
• Possible exposure to extreme temperatures, slippery floors, and high humidity
• Work with some chemical cleaning agents

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, communicate/give and receive information effectively.
Additional Information:

Department: Dining Services

Reports to: Director of Retail Dining

Location: Retail Unit

Employment and Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

• 32 weeks/yr (coincides with academic calendar)
• 37.5 hours/week
• 8am - 4pm Monday-Wednesday

Salary: $17.80/hour

Compensation and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurances, Retirement, Annual Leave and Sick Leave, Savings Plan are available.

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, based upon the needs of the operation.

EEO STATEMENT:

EEO employees are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders and other laws from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliations, military service or any other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. EEO employees are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity, whistle blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law, will not be tolerated. In addition, consistent with the RESOLVED Program (Non-Retaliation Statement9, the EEOC will not tolerate retaliation against participation in RESOLVE.

EEOC managers and supervisors are also reminded again of their responsibility to prevent, document and promptly address/correct harassing conduct in the workplace.