Position Title:
Food Service Worker (9 month)
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Advertised Salary:
$17.19 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement.
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)
Term of Position:
9 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
Just Cause
Summary of Position:
A position classified as a Food Service Worker is available with Dining Services at the Quad Café.
This is a 9 month position. The normal working hours are 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.
The employee may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends.
If required by job duties, the employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys.
Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply.
Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers and maintaining assigned area.
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
- Electrical Hazards
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Train others in the performance of the characteristic duties as directed.
Assist other food service employees as needed.
Assure that food is palatable and appetizing.
Cook and handle food according to safe food handling/sanitary requirements following departmental sanitation policies.
Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.
Maintain equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and work area in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition following 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 serving and assure continued food availability.
Prepare foods using recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.
Respond to special dietary requests.
Setup and maintain food preparation area, food serving, and display areas, in an attractive and sanitary manner.
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.
Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities.
Report to immediate supervisor and/or designee.
Train and guide the work of student employees in the performance of the characteristic duties.
Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
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.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All applicants need to ensure that their application information reflects how they meet the minimum qualifications that are posted on the job posting in order to be considered for the position.
Initial Application Review Date:
September 8, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
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.
