Food Service Worker - Florida Memorial University

Overview:

The Food Service Worker in our campus dining facility at Florida Memorial University is an essential team member responsible for various tasks in the food service operation. This role involves food preparation, customer service, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to a positive dining experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality and timely service.
• Provide exceptional customer service, taking orders, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns.
• Maintain dining, kitchen, and serving area cleanliness following safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies and equipment.
• Follow food safety and health regulations and cooperate with team members to ensure smooth dining operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior food service experience preferred but not required.
• Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and physical stamina for a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Pass a background check and drug test. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds (supplies, trays, equipment)
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions as required
• Manual dexterity to handle food, utensils, cleaning tools, and kitchen equipment safely
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food service environment with exposure to heat, cold, moisture, and noise

Who We Are: 

 

Florida Memorial University, founded in 1879, is a historically black institution located in Miami Gardens, Florida. It offers diverse undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields and is known for its emphasis on leadership and community engagement. With a rich history of empowering African American students, it continues to provide opportunities for academic and personal growth.

 

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities.  We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.