Riverside,CA,USA Senior Food Service Worker,Dining

UC Riverside's Dining Services is a key component of the University of California, Riverside, providing diverse and high-quality food services for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Known for its commitment to nutritional excellence and sustainability, UC Riverside Dining Services plays a vital role in promoting a healthy and satisfying dining experience across campus. As a university dining service, it operates multiple dining venues including cafes, coffee shops, catering services, and large dining halls, each catering to a wide variety of tastes and dietary needs. The Dining Services team is dedicated to supporting campus life by delivering exceptional service, maintaining safe and clean environments, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. These efforts contribute to the overall academic success and community experience at UC Riverside. The Senior Food Service Worker position at UC Riverside Dining Services offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about food service and customer satisfaction. This is a partial-year career appointment, where successful applicants will be scheduled to work 10 months out of the year, specifically from September through June. During July and August, the role offers leave without pay, reflecting the academic calendar. The salary range for this role is competitive, ranging from $25.00 to $26.19 per hour, with the minimum pay rate guaranteed at $25.00 per hour upon hiring. This role is fundamental in ensuring the smooth operation of dining facilities by performing semi-skilled duties connected to food preparation, service, and overall cleanliness and safety within kitchens and dining areas. Senior Food Service Workers engage in a variety of responsibilities including heating and retherming food items safely, maintaining compliance with California Health and Safety Codes, and applying thorough sanitation procedures. In addition to food preparation and safety, workers often serve in leadership capacities supervising small teams of student employees, particularly in coffee shops and catering operations located remotely on campus. Leadership skills are essential for effectively guiding a diverse team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to high standards. The position demands an ability to manage inventory, food supplies, and ensure adherence to safety programs such as the Injury Illness Prevention Program. Effective communication is crucial in this position. Senior Food Service Workers must be able to read, write, and understand English to follow job instructions, document tasks accurately, and collaborate with supervisors, co-workers, and customers. Precision in tasks like cutting, slicing, and measuring ingredients using standard units is also a fundamental requirement. Beyond technical skills, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy are important to maintain a welcoming and respectful environment for all dining service users. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed and a steadfast commitment to workplace safety and food quality. Employment with UC Riverside Dining Services offers individuals a meaningful way to contribute to the university community, grow professionally in food service and leadership, and be part of a respected and supportive team environment.

• Current work authorization required
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Knowledge of California Health and Safety Codes
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures diligently
• Ability to lead student workers with minimal supervision
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Demonstrated skill in food measurement and preparation techniques