Dining Services Food Worker – Summers Off

Job Description Summary

The Dining Services Food Service Worker supports Saint Leo University Dining Services by delivering high-quality food preparation and excellent customer service in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive campus environment. This role assists with food preparation, service, sanitation, and operational support while ensuring compliance with all food safety and health standards. Team members may be assigned to various dining locations or functional areas as needed.

Academic Year Schedule: This position works during the fall and spring semesters. Employees remain actively employed during the summer months and continue to receive eligible benefits, though no work hours are scheduled during this time.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in accordance with established recipes, safety standards, and supervisor direction.
• Provide professional, friendly, and responsive customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized workstations, kitchen equipment, and service areas at all times.
• Follow all HACCP, food safety, and health regulations, including proper temperature monitoring and food labeling.
• Stock, set up, and break down service stations, salad bars, and buffet areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support efficient dining operations across campus locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; food service or related experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and navigate stairs.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition – Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity – Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave – Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

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