General Student Employment - Student Dining Attendant/Cook bei Southwestern Oregon Community College, OR

About the Department

The Student Dining Attendant/Cook is responsible for supporting all functions of Dining Services by performing the following tasks assigned each shift including but not limited to: 

• providing outstanding customer service
• assisting with food preparation, temperature monitoring and storage in accordance with recipe specifications and planned menus
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or directed by the Dining Services Leadership or assigned lead staff members
• Work as part of a team for the mission and objectives of Dining Services and the College

• Flexible Hours– We work around your class schedule.
• Easygoing Work Environment– No experience? No problem! We’ll train you.
• Free Shift Meal– Enjoy great food while you work!
• Hands-On Experience– Gain valuable skills in kitchen operations, teamwork, and customer service.
• We Cover Your Food Handler Training!– SWOCC will pay for your Oregon Food Handler Card.

Position Duties

1. Prepare a variety of food products for daily menus used in dining services including, but not limited to, meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, soups, and sauces following recipes provided.
2. Operate all kitchen equipment including, but not limited to ovens, steamers, meat slicers, deep fryers, and dish machine.
3. Prepares other food items such as cold pantry items or baked goods. Cuts fruits and vegetables. Stores these foods with proper label and date in the appropriate storage location.
4. Rotate all products based on proper dating systems in coolers, freezers, dry stock area and on the cook/server lines.
5. Monitor/record food and equipment temperatures at regular intervals during the shift.
6. Serves meals to customers as needed and assists in stocking hot and cold food items during service and maintains a clean servery.
7. Wash dishes as needed to restock all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans; remove all dishes and garbage from depository racks keeping all dish and storage areas clean and organized.
8. Assists with putting away freight and counting inventory to fulfill daily meal requirements.
9. Assist in inventory counts as directed. 
10. Cleans and sanitizes equipment, utensils, appliances, work surfaces, serving and storage areas to comply with health and sanitation regulations. Maintains work areas in an acceptable safe and sanitary condition. 
11. Perform various cleaning tasks, including sweeping and mopping floors; removing trash in the kitchen area. 

Minimum Qualifications

Must be current degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 6 credits.
Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

• SWOCC Students– You must be currently enrolled SWOCC student.
• Team Players– Enjoy working with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable & Hardworking– Show up on time and ready to help.
• Detail-Oriented– Keep dining areas and dish stations clean and organized.
• Food Safety Conscious– Must obtain an Oregon Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire (SWOCC covers the cost!).