Food Service Worker I - Dishwasher / Potwasher •

Duke University :

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Occ Summary

Perform routine food service tasks and manu alwork under immediate supervision or detailed instructions in a food pr oduction and / or foodservice area; operate dish machine; wash, clean and mop food service areas as assigned.

Work Performed

As sistin the preparation of foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods a nddesserts; prepare foods to include beverages, salads,dressings, sandwi ches, and cold plates.Operate food production equipment to include slice rs,choppers, dicers, mixers, vertical cutters, patty making machines, an dother vegetable, bakery, and meat processing equipment.Transport food o rsupplies to serving areas; ensure that areas are properly set up; assem ble and replenish food, supplies, and equipment as required; ensure prop ertemperature of food in steam tables and correct counter display; takeo rders, portion, and serve food to customers; record portions served acco rding to procedure; remove,cover, wrap, label, store, rotate, and discar dfood and condiments as directed.Clean assigned areas following proper s anitary procedures; sweep, mop floors and vacuum rugs and carpets inassi gned areas as needed.Clear soiled dishes and refuse from tables in dinin g halls; scrape refuse into garbage containers; load trays and soiled di shes on conveyers, racks, and carts; remove and dispose of trash.Setup a nd operate dish machine to clean dishes, trays, silverware,glassware, po ts, pans, and utensils; sort utensils and equipment;inspect cleaneditems for quality of operations.Maintain sufficient stock and suppliesfor thep roper performance of duties; unload incoming supplies and equipment; unp ack and assist in receiving,issuing, and transporting materials; verify quantity of received goods against invoices and notify supervisor ofdisc repancies;stock supplies and equipment in accordance with prescribedproc edures;assemble supplies and deliver to ordering unit, usinghand truck i f needed; report needed items for reorder.Perform other related duties i ncidental to the work described herein.The above statementsdescribeigned to this classification.This is not intended to be an exhaustive lithe g eneral nature and level of work being performed by individuals assst of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel soclassified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N / A

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange,it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cure and welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp onsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and / or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

Education

Work requires the ab ility to read and follow instructions normallyacquired through a partial high school education.

Experience

None required beyo nd education / training.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCEHeavy lifting and / or operation of dish machine may be required.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.