Food Service Worker

Title: Food Service Worker

State Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range: $12.41 - $16.00 (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 that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the Tri-Cities region—and its rural setting featuring 750+ acres of wetlands, bucolic forest, and the state’s oldest and largest pecan grove.

RBC is currently seeking dedicated and detail-oriented part-time Food Service Workers to support our campus dining operations. These individuals will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for up to 1,000 guests daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a high-volume setting
• Open and close the kitchen and cafeteria, including equipment setup and breakdown
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Sweep, mop, and clean common areas to uphold safety and hygiene standards
• Collaborate with team members, college staff, and vendors to resolve issues and improve service
• Assist with catering and special events as needed
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and attention to detail in food presentation
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and guests
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Richard Bland College
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• High School Diploma
• Ability to routinely bend, walk, and stoop
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 20 lbs
• Ability to stock inventory and rotate products

Additional Considerations

• Serve-Safe certification or currently obtaining certification

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, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), RBC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment