Food Service Worker

Title: Food Service Worker

State Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range: Up to $16.00/hr (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Richard Bland College

Location: Richard Bland College

Agency Website: www.rbc.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a two-year, residential liberal arts transfer institution dedicated to preparing students for successful transfer to top ranked colleges and universities. Nestled just outside the Tri Cities area, RBC is truly a hidden gem—set on more than 750 acres of scenic wetlands, peaceful forests, and the Commonwealth’s oldest and largest pecan grove. Our beautiful rural campus provides a close-knit community where students and staff thrive.

RBC is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and detail-oriented Part Time Food Service Workers to support our vibrant campus dining operations. In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that delivers quality meals and outstanding service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a fast paced, high volume dining environment
• Open and close the kitchen and dining areas, including equipment setup and breakdown
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, and utensils
• Properly care for and maintain kitchen equipment
• Sweep, mop, and clean dining and common areas to ensure a safe and welcoming space
• Assist with catering services and special campus events
• Collaborate with team members, college staff, and vendors to enhance service and resolve issues
• Follow safe food handling practices and present food attractively
• Perform additional duties as assigned

If you enjoy working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and want to be part of a college community that values service, excellence, and connection, we invite you to apply and help nourish the RBC campus experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Basic knowledge of food allergies and food safety
• Considerable knowledge of food preparation and operation, including the operation of modern food service equipment, proper sanitation practices and federal and state health and nutrition requirements
• Must have experience in restaurant or food service operations and applications supporting high food quality
• Must be able to work in fast-paced environment to meet food preparation and food serving schedules for large numbers of individual patrons/customers and groups
• Ability to stock inventory and rotate products using FIFO methods
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with a diverse campus community

Additional Considerations

• Serve-Safe certification or currently obtaining certification
• Prior experience working as a cook or food service professional in a café or restaurant
• Experience creating visually appealing food presentations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER – Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment,