Food Service Worker

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department: 51800 – Dining Overhead

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: Continuing

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
Food Service Worker position is available with Dining Services at the Quad Cafe. The normal working hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Days off are Saturday and Sunday. This position will begin on August 2, 2026. 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 the issuance and use of University keys. Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers, and
maintaining the 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, including food preparation.

Physical Demands

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

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 food from storage areas.

Operate various kitchen equipment and machines, and
utilize utensils.

Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.

Prepare food for serving and ensure
continued food availability.

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

Respond to
special dietary requests.

Set up and maintain food preparation, 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.

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.

Keep accurate records.

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

Work harmoniously with others in varying temperatures, confined spaces, noise, and stressful
situations and workloads.

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

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: July 15, 2026

Open Until Position is
Filled?: No

Posting Close Date

July 14, 2026

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.

Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.

Tagged as: Employment