Food Service Worker IV- Academic Year

Overview

Food Service Worker IV - Academic Year. Residential & Dining Enterprises, Stanford, California, United States. Requisition #107373. This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment. Anticipated shift is based on operational needs and can change with notice. This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite.

Telecommuting is not available for this role.

About Stanford University And Residential & Dining Enterprises

Stanford University is one of the world s leading teaching and research universities. Founded in 1891, Stanford’s mission is to create and share knowledge and to prepare students to be curious, to think critically, and to contribute to the world. With world-class scholars and seven schools located on a single campus, Stanford offers academic excellence across the broadest array of disciplines.

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) is the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supporting the academic mission by providing high-quality services. R&DE operates 24/7/365, with a budget of $400M and a portfolio of assets totaling $3B, including housing for 16,000 students and dependents, and 8 million meals served annually across 48 dining venues and 32 culinary enterprises.

R&DE is dedicated to fair treatment, access to opportunities, and a positive work environment, aiming to cultivate inclusive excellence where all staff feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive. This role is part of that effort.

Job Purpose

Employees in this classification carry out a variety of food preparation and/or catering tasks, including cooking a variety of hot foods, sauces, and casseroles, and may bake and prepare desserts. In large dining halls, they may prepare items designated by a supervisor. Food is prepared from standardized recipes and general instructions, with responsibility for correct portioning, seasoning, and timing. May oversee a dining hall storeroom and coordinate the work of at least two other workers.

May review daily menus with supervisors, determine work priorities, and assign duties. Employees in this role do not supervise others or make final personnel decisions.

• Prepare hot foods including entrees, vegetables, starches, sauces, and gravies
• In a small dining hall, may prepare all menu items
• Coordinate work of helpers
• Order supplies from storeroom as needed
• Store and record leftovers and discuss use with supervisor
• Receive, mark, record, and verify deliveries against orders; report discrepancies
• Store stock with appropriate shelving and rotation
• Fill requisitions; record and submit items issued
• Prepare stock tallies and assist with inventories
• Glean counts and bag laundry for pickup; issue clean linen
• May deliver to other dining halls (may require driving a truck)
• May perform other duties described in this or lower Food Services Worker specifications
• Adhere to safety rules

Note:

Duties may vary by department or program. Other duties may be assigned.

Education & Experience: Three years’ experience in kitchen preparation and cooking or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Must be able to understand and communicate in English, follow directions, read safety guidelines, and communicate effectively with customers. Ability to operate computerized ordering systems and read orders. Ability to obtain and maintain California Food Handler Training Certificate.

Certifications And Licenses: If handling food, California Food Handler Training Certificate within 90 days of hire. If performing drop-off or delivery services, valid California Non-commercial Class Driver s license.

Physical Requirements: Frequently walking, bending, kneeling, dexterity, and reaching; constantly standing; occasionally sitting, squatting, and climbing; lifting up to 15 lbs frequently, up to 50 lbs occasionally, and over 50 lbs rarely. University will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Working Conditions: Schedule may fluctuate with…