Vanderbilt University Hiring for Food Service Worker Hiring Event Job at Nashville, TN Full Time

Food Service Worker

We can see YOU at VU!

The Vanderbilt Campus Dining Program is a highly decorated winner of many prestigious awards in the food service industry and employs over 300 Commodores in our main dining centers, restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores. We would love to see YOU at VU!

In addition to offering an energetic community that encourages learning and celebrates diversity, Vanderbilt University provides its faculty and staff with a comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off, and much more!

• Referral and performance bonuses
• Paid winter break
• Transportation discounts for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
• Employee Perks Program – Vanderbilt University provides employees with exclusive perks and over $4,500 in savings on everything from pizza, zoo passes, and movie tickets to oil changes, hotels, and car rentals.
• Free food every day
• Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and eligible dependent children
• Subsidized on-campus childcare centers
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth
• Wellness program to support your health and well-being

Job Description:

• Bussing and dishwashing: Collect, wash, organize, and store used cookware, flatware, utensils, etc., from dining and kitchen areas.
• Maintain the front and back-of-house floors, walls, ceilings, trash, and garbage disposals.
• Ensure clean and functional stations by keeping areas stocked with necessary sanitary items.
• Assist with basic food preparation like smoothies and salad bar preparation, and serve customers on the service line.
• Assist with receiving/stock of orders.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping/sweeping floors, emptying trash cans, and cleaning equipment.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen, refrigerators, and storerooms sanitary and orderly by cleaning utensils, equipment, fixtures, and work areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and/or when needed.

Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Excellent customer service
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Food preparation experience preferred

• Ability to follow instructions and help with basic food service tasks, as needed
• Ability to read documents
• High school education or equivalent preferred

We can’t wait to see YOU at VU!

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

What to prepare

• Resume
• ID

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

What is a hiring event?

Think of it like a job fair, but for one company and more personal. Hiring events are a great way for employers to fill multiple roles quickly. Hiring is a human process, and they would like to meet you to see if you’re a fit!