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Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News and World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Position Summary

Cashiers are the first point of contact for our guests and are directly responsible for delivering a great experience. Cashiers are tasked with greeting each customer, scanning student ID cards, verifying meal plans, and providing excellent customer service. Cashiers will also maintain the cleanliness of equipment, utensils, and floors to ensure safety and sanitation regulations are met. They are also responsible for the entire FOH including tasks such as restocking, preparation, and cleaning of different stations.

This position also provides support, assists in other areas of the food operation unit including the food preparation areas, and the dining room, and may operate relevant food service equipment.

Weekly schedule will vary and will include working on weekends and holidays - Must be available to work any shift required.

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks.

This is a temporary term-limited position from August to May

Proposed Hourly Hiring Range: $15.00/hour

Requirements

• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent customer service, including patience and friendly demeanor
• Certified Food Handler's Permit (Houston) or equivalent (ServSafe)
• Able to document HACCP log sheets
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patrons or employee safety or security
• Skills
  • Good Organization and time management

Essential Functions

• Prepares and serves food items in accordance with menus and standardized recipes
• Participates in maintaining a high degree of sanitation within the kitchen and serving area including cleaning standard kitchen equipment
• Performs one or more specialized roles:
• Cashier: Responsible for providing customer service to individuals entering the unit, answering questions and maintaining door security. Shared responsibility for cleanliness and set-up at the front of the house.
• Dishwasher: Responsible for maintaining servery and kitchen cleanliness. Assists in daily dishwashing, including pots and pans. Responsible for sweeping and mopping.
• Cold Prep: Responsible for assisting with food production and preparation of cold food items such as salads, fruit trays and deli items. Responsible for cleanliness and stocking of assigned workstation before, during and after service.
• Participates in maintaining a high degree of sanitation within the kitchen and serving area including cleaning standard kitchen equipment
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Preferences

• Six months related customer service
• Experience working in a higher education institution

Workplace Requireme ts

• LIGHT - Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally. Requires walking or standing up to 8 hours per day. Other physical requirements of the job include manual dexterity and the ability to see, hear, reach, climb, and balance. Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors.

Work environment is a commercial kitchen and includes exposure to temperature extremes. Work hazards include exposure to chemicals, wet floors, dangerous equipment (fryers, dough sheeter, tortilla machine, stoves, ovens, knives, slicers, etc), and hot oil, steam, and water .

This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.

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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and the full inclusion of all qualified persons in the workplace. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. For applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University's Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.

If you have any questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

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