The Food Prep Worker assists the cooks with kitchen preparation for the various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the University may identify other responsibilities of the position.

Direct Supervisor               Executive Chef, Dining Services

Status                                   Full-Time, Exempt                   Salary: $20.38/hr    

Division                                Financial Affairs                       Department     Dining Services

No. Direct Reports            0                                                  Target Weekly Hours      40

Location                               2807 N Glebe (Main Campus)

Benefits Eligibility              Yes

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the cooks with preparing the kitchen for the various meal periods

• May prepare food displays and service counters under direct supervision or instruction of the cooks by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use

• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times

• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment; must follow all Regulatory rules and procedures

• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training

• Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures.

• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner

• Complies with all safety and risk management policies and procedures

• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments

• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated

• May move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education                                         Associate’s degree (AA) or two-year equivalent preferred, but not required.

Experience                                       

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing

• Maturity of judgment and behavior

• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance

• Maintains a positive attitude

• Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful

• Must comply with any dress code requirements

• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays

• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity

Skills/Aptitude

• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude

• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect

• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives

• Working knowledge of food preparation

• Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment

• Must be able to read and follow instructions

Physical Requirements

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses

• Significant walking or other means of mobility

• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds

Financial Responsibility                None

Supervision                                      N/A

Special Knowledge                         Knowledge of kitchen tools for use in the preparation of food

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• None

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission.  The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.  For more information, please visit:  https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/