Food Service Specialist II

Clemson UniversityAiken, South CarolinaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

JOB SUMMARY:
Assists the Food Service Manager in preparation of food in the kitchen at Camp Long. Helps train and instruct food service specialist I. Performs routine duties in the kitchen environment.

JOB DUTIES:
10% - Leads:
Teaches and demonstrates correct techniques of food preparation to new employees for maximum palatability and appearance and minimum waste. Directs food service I to jobs that need to be done, prepping food, dishes, etc. Manages the cleanliness of the food service equipment, kitchen, and dining facility. Helps kitchen manager maintain inspections.

10% - Storage:

Maintains food storage within DHEC guidelines. Helps create a list of items for ordering based on menu from kitchen manager. All other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager.

40% - Clean:

Prepares dishes to run through commercial grade dishwasher. Hand washes pots and pans. Cleans and stores kitchen equipment after use. Helps maintain the food service equipment, kitchen and dining facility.

40% - Cook:

Prepares food as instructed and within DHEC standards. Weighs, blends and mixes ingredients according to directions. Cuts, slices, chops food. Serves food to campers, students or groups.

JOB CODE:
KB10

EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and experience in quantity and quality cooking or in a bakery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Stand for Prolonged Period: %
Walk or move about: %
Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Burn hazards: %
Exposure to heat or cold: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:
37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range
$13.22 - $14.22
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:
Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:
Aiken, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 25, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency : Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.