Department: 51800 – Dining Overhead
Advertised
Salary: $15.05 per hour
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Temporary
Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time
Union Group: N/A
Term of
Position: 9 Month
At Will/Just Cause: At Will
Summary of Position
This
temporary position provides support in food service production by assisting in food preparation and other service needs in dining, working
up to 40 hours a week. Duties will include preparation of entrees and soups, short order cooking, assisting with salad and bakery product
preparation, ware-washing and maintenance, and preparation of service areas. Individuals in this position will be exposed to all food types
(ex. shellfish, peanuts, & fruit) in an environment where industrial strength cleaners are used. Work hours may vary and you may be required
to be on-call. Employees must be able to interact with students, staff, faculty and patrons; project a positive image; communicate
effectively with others in a manner that demonstrates a desire to provide great customer service and reflects an awareness of the customers’
needs. Individuals hired as a Dining Service Substitute Trainee may not serve in this capacity more than 1 year and may not return to this
position after the assignment has ended.
Position Type: Staff
Required Education
High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Required Work Experience
None
required
Physical
Demands
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered
The knowledge to operate various commercial kitchen equipment, utensils, and machines is preferred. Six months of experience in
commercial food preparation and kitchen work is preferred.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Assist other
food service employees as needed.
Ensure 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. Follow departmental sustainability guidelines.
Obtain foods from storage
areas.
Operate various kitchen equipment and machines, utilize utensils.
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.
To work
various; shifts, stations, and scheduled hours. Duties may include working weekends, holidays, and being “on call”.
Remove trash, break
down cardboard boxes, and assist in the University recycling efforts.
Train and direct the work of student employees in the performance
of the characteristic duties. Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
Maintain
safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities.
Report to immediate supervisor and/or designee.
Cultivate 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.
Skills and Abilities
Able to communicate
effectively.
Able to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
Ability to learn how to cook a variety of
foods in large and small quantities.
Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
ability to keep accurate records
and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, equipment
operations manuals, etc.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic
backgrounds.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Initial Application Review
Date: August 25, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?: No
Posting Close Date
April 15, 2026
EEO Statement
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to
qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational
excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and
other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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