Dining Services Freshens Team Member (Part-Time Benefitted)

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society's most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we're building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today's students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Freshens Fresh Food Kitchen is Roanoke College's national brand partnership offering smoothies, rice bowls, salads, and sandwiches. Freshens is located in downtown Salem at the south edge of the Roanoke College campus. Freshens serves students, faculty, staff, campus guests, and members of the public community. The part-time benefitted Freshens Team Member position supports daily operations by preparing foods according to Freshens corporate specifications in a fast, friendly, and clean environment. This position reports to Freshens management. The anticipated start date is August 11th.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a representative of Roanoke College, displaying courtesy, tact and respect in all interaction with our students, members of the RC community and with the public.
• Serve customers with enthusiasm in a positive and friendly manner
• Prepare and serve food and beverages to operations standards, with strict adherence to recipes.
• Apply and enforce proper methods of safety and sanitation as instructed by the VDH and Management.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper storage of all dishware, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen area and seating areas.
• Responsible for prepping and stocking food, beverage, and non-food items for the shift and following service periods.
• Prepare food for in-person and mobile orders.
• Operate point-of-sale/cash register, as well as kitchen appliances and warewashing equipment.
• Complete station assignment responsibilities and help elsewhere as needed
• Work positively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Follow policy and procedures as established by Dining Services.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Depending on schedule, mornings, weekday and Sunday availability are required.
• Ability to meticulously maintain a clean and safe food service environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to solve problems and work independently.
• Positive communication with guests and co-workers is essential
• Required to obtain ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.