Temporary Food Service Worker

Position Title

Temporary Food Service Worker

Location

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department

51804 - The Rock Cafe

Advertised Salary

$17.53- hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

AFSCME Benefits

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time

Full-Time

Union Group

Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)

Term of Position

12 Month

At Will/Just Cause

Just Cause

Summary of Position

A position classified as a Temporary Food Service Worker is available with Dining Services at The Rock Café. The normal working hours are 1:30pm-10:00pm Sunday, Monday and Thursday through Saturday. Days off are Tuesday and Wednesday. The exact duration of this temporary position is undetermined at this time. The employee may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends. If required by job duties, employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys. Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers, and maintaining assigned area. Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply. This is an AFSCME bargaining unit position.

Position Type

Staff

Required Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Required Work Experience

Six months full-time equivalent experience in commercial food service to include food preparation.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Climbing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

As directed, train others in the performance of the characteristic duties.

Assist other food service employees as needed.

Assure that food is palatable and appetizing.

Cook and handle food in accordance with safe food-handling and sanitary requirements, following departmental sanitation policies.

Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.

Maintain equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and the work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition, in accordance with departmental sanitation policies.

Minimize food waste.

Obtain foods from storage areas.

Operate various kitchen equipment and machines, utilize utensils.

Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.

Prepare food for service and ensure continued availability.

Prepare foods using recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.

Respond to special dietary requests.

Set up and maintain food preparation, food serving, and display areas in an attractive and sanitary manner.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities.

Report to immediate supervisor and/or designee.

Train and direct the work of student employees in performing the characteristic duties.

Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist in the University recycling efforts.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.

Be familiar with seasoning requirements and kitchen equipment.

Cook a variety of foods in large and small quantities.

Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.

Keep accurate records.

Read, understand, and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.

Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures; close confines; noise and stressful situations and workloads.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must ensure their application information reflects how they meet the minimum qualifications posted in the job posting to be considered for the position.

Initial Application Review Date

September 21, 2026

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.

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