Food Service Worker

Position Title: Food Service Worker Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Advertised Salary: $17.53 - $20.99 Hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement.

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

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 position classified as a Food Service Worker is available with Dining Services at the Quad Café. The normal working hours are Monday, 1:30pm-10pm and Tuesday through Friday 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., . Days off are Saturday and Sunday.
• The employee may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers, and maintaining assigned area.
• If required by job duties, employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys.
• 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 or institutional food service to include food preparation. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Train others in the performance of the characteristic duties as directed.
• Assist other food service employees as needed.
• Assure that food is palatable and appetizing.
• Cook and handle food according to safe food handling/sanitary requirements, following departmental sanitation policies.
• Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Maintain equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition following departmental sanitation policies.
• Minimize food waste.
• Obtain foods 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.
• Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Prepare foods using recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.
• Respond to special dietary requests.
• Set up and maintain food preparation area, food serving, and display areas in an attractive and sanitary manner.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal 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's 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.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
• Keep accurate records.
• Read, understand and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, equipment operation manuals, etc.
• Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures, in close confines, noise, and stressful situations and workloads.
• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences. Required Documents: Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: All applicants must ensure their application information reflects how they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting to be considered for the position. Initial Application Review Date: October 7, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: No Posting Close Date: October 5, 2026 EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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 . 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.