Part-Time Dining Services

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Big Rapids

1201 South State Street (Show on map)

Mar 10, 2025

Position Title:	Part-Time Dining Services
Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:	51800 - Dining Overhead
Advertised Salary:	$13.75-$14.00/hr.
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:	Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:	Part-Time
Union Group:	N/A
Term of Position:	12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:	At Will
Summary of Position:	Dining Services is seeking hard working individuals to join a team of professionals dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Several positions classified as part time continuing are available to assist in providing support in our retail, catering and residential food service operations, working up to 28 hours a week. Duties vary and could include greeting customers, processing meal plans, cash and credit card transactions utilizing a point of sales system, assisting with food production and service of food as needed. 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, work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Position Type:	Staff
Required Education:	High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Required Work Experience:	Prior cashiering/retail/cash handling and/or food service experience is a plus. Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment, and ability to assist customers cheerfully.
Required Licenses and Certifications:	none required
Physical Demands:	Bending Carrying Moving Reaching Twisting Balancing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:	Customer service, food production, food service, cash handling, operating a point of sales system
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities. Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly and courteous manner. Assist other food service employees as needed. Respond to special dietary requests. Assist with set up and maintenance of 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". Assist in the University recycling efforts. Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members. Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:	Able to communicate effectively. Able to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner. 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
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial Application Review Date:	August 16, 2024
Open Until Position is Filled?:	Yes
Posting Close Date:
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.