Receiving and General Services, Café 77

Under the general direction of the Café 77 managers and supervisors, this position is responsible for the daily receiving, rotation, inventory, stock levels, and delivery of orders and products to the Café 77 dining location. This position is responsible for a wide variety of food service-related duties in addition to order receiving, including but not limited to: station setup, food and beverage preparation, customer service, teamwork, professional communication verbally and via email, restocking of supplies, general cleaning and organizing assignments, cashiering, and assisting with catered events.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Essential Functions:

• Using FIFO and ServSafe measures, in addition to general food safety and storage, this position is responsible for the daily receiving, rotation, inventory, stock levels, and delivery of orders and products to the Café 77 dining location. 
• Preforms a wide variety of food service-related duties in addition to order receiving, including but not limited to; morning station setup, food and beverage preparation, intercampus-food order pickup, customer service, teamwork, professional communication verbally and via email, restocking of supplies, general cleaning and organizing assignments, cashiering, assisting with catered events and other duties as assigned by Dining Services leadership.
• Responsible for assisting the Café 77 leadership with organization, stock and inventory related tasks on a daily basis.
• Responsible for transitioning in a timely manner upon the completion of core stock/inventory related duties on shift, to working positions within the Café 77 dining operation as assigned for the remainder of scheduled shift. Duties may include but not be limited to: rostered onto a station during operational service, Dining Room Attendant, dish and trash duties, properly filtering fryer daily, properly disposing of used cooking oil and refilling of machine(s), and other duties as assigned.
• Additional related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: The regular schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. While this schedule is expected to remain consistent, occasional adjustments may be needed to support operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two to three years of work experience in a commercial kitchen environment is preferred or a combination of work experience and education from which a similar background would be achieved.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to acquire within a year of employment date.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions and provide responses in writing.
• Ability to use computers to read and respond to emails and to use basic applications is also required. Must be committed to following departmental standards and guidelines to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and a good driving history. Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Optional materials include:​​

• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at: http://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

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Working Conditions:

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.

• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

• The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Type of Work: Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Position Type:

Non-Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Compensation:

The expected pay rate for this position is between $18.10 - $19.73 per hour. Offers are based on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Washington and Lee University also offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. To learn more about working at W&L and benefits, visit jobs.wlu.edu.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.