Michigan Technological University
Food Service Helper - 12mon, 1st shift
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, United States, 49931
Job No:
25283RP, 25257RP Department:
Dining Services Work Type:
Union Location:
Main Campus (Houghton, MI) Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time Categories:
Food Service Applications Close:
Summary Perform in areas of food service to include food preparation and production, including customer service, equipment operation, and cashier duties. This is a 1st shift, 12 month position.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
Direct the activities of student food service workers in assigned area.
Assist in the training and instructions of regular student employees in assigned area. Maintain records and prepare required reports in assigned area.
Order food, schedule students, maintain inventory, operate electronic cash register and card readers. Take money to accounting.
Responsible for cleaning, sanitation, and safety in assigned area.
Operate all equipment used in preparation and production of menu items employing safety procedures. Understand and interpret recipes.
Perform catering duties including set-up, serving, delivering, cleaning, table service, and all aspects of clean-up. Interact with customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
Maintain knowledge of portion size, food items, and ingredients of foods being served. Adhere to current uniform policy as posted.
Participate in any training necessary to accommodate changes in operation which directly affect regular assigned duties. Responsible for garbage removal and cardboard recycling in assigned areas.
Conduct daily, weekly, or monthly physical inventories in designated areas as assigned by supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Functional supervision may be exercised over student assistants and other support staff.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
High School diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Required Experience
Experience working in a food service operation working with food production in a commercial, institutional, restaurant or hotel kitchen or similar food service operation.
Experience serving customers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn and follow instructions.
Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people in varying situations and in all areas assigned.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff.
Demonstrated ability to work evenings and weekends, and at times be called in to work with very short notice.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Possess a valid driver’s license and meet Michigan Tech University’s vehicle use requirements.
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Language, Mathematics and Reasoning Skills
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems in standardized situations. Work Environment and/or Physical Demands as outlined in the original description.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applications Close: 19 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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25283RP, 25257RP Department:
Dining Services Work Type:
Union Location:
Main Campus (Houghton, MI) Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time Categories:
Food Service Applications Close:
Summary Perform in areas of food service to include food preparation and production, including customer service, equipment operation, and cashier duties. This is a 1st shift, 12 month position.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
Direct the activities of student food service workers in assigned area.
Assist in the training and instructions of regular student employees in assigned area. Maintain records and prepare required reports in assigned area.
Order food, schedule students, maintain inventory, operate electronic cash register and card readers. Take money to accounting.
Responsible for cleaning, sanitation, and safety in assigned area.
Operate all equipment used in preparation and production of menu items employing safety procedures. Understand and interpret recipes.
Perform catering duties including set-up, serving, delivering, cleaning, table service, and all aspects of clean-up. Interact with customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
Maintain knowledge of portion size, food items, and ingredients of foods being served. Adhere to current uniform policy as posted.
Participate in any training necessary to accommodate changes in operation which directly affect regular assigned duties. Responsible for garbage removal and cardboard recycling in assigned areas.
Conduct daily, weekly, or monthly physical inventories in designated areas as assigned by supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Functional supervision may be exercised over student assistants and other support staff.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
High School diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Required Experience
Experience working in a food service operation working with food production in a commercial, institutional, restaurant or hotel kitchen or similar food service operation.
Experience serving customers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn and follow instructions.
Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people in varying situations and in all areas assigned.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff.
Demonstrated ability to work evenings and weekends, and at times be called in to work with very short notice.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Possess a valid driver’s license and meet Michigan Tech University’s vehicle use requirements.
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Language, Mathematics and Reasoning Skills
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems in standardized situations. Work Environment and/or Physical Demands as outlined in the original description.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applications Close: 19 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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