Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Fieldside Manager and Supervisor, this position is responsible for the daily receiving, rotation, inventory, stock levels, and delivery by University vehicle of the products necessary for the operation at Fieldside. This position is also responsible for performing a wide variety of food service related duties. Duties include food preparation, station set up, customer service, restocking of supplies, general cleaning assignments, cashiering, and setup of catered events.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Essential Functions:

• Using FIFO and ServSafe measures, in addition to general food safety/storage, receiver is responsible for the timely and organized completion of the daily receiving, rotation, inventory, stock levels, and delivery of the products necessary for the operation at Fieldside.

• Performs a wide variety of food service related duties to include food preparation, station set up, customer service, restocking of supplies, general cleaning assignments, cashiering, and setup of catered events.

• Responsible for assisting the Fieldside Manager and Supervisor with organizational and inventory related tasks.

• Additional related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: This is a 9-month position, work is full-time during the academic year. Work includes s a variety of shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 5:30pm. Must be willing and able to work the occasional shift outside of these hours. Weekends and occasional holidays will be required.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred. Two to three years of work experience in a commercial kitchen environment is preferred or a combination of work experience and education from which a similar background would be achieved. ServSafe certification or willingness to acquire within a year of employment date. Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment. Must be able to follow verbal and written directions and provide responses in writing. Ability to use computers to read and respond to emails and to use basic applications is also required. Must be committed to following departmental standards and guidelines to ensure the safety of self and others. Occasional overtime may be required. Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and a good driving history. Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.

External Applicants: Application instructions for external applicants are located on the jobs.wlu.edu or here.

Current W&L Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Instructions are located at jobs.wlu.edu or here.

Physical Requirements

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Working Conditions:

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.

• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

• The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Type of Work: Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Position Type: Non-Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Minimum Pay: $15.76 - Pay Commensurate with Experience

The university requires employees to become fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and new employees must provide proof of at least their first shot prior to the first day of employment. Boosters are required. Individuals may seek a medical or a religious exemption to the vaccination requirement.