Line Server

The line server sets up, operates, closes, and cleans food counters, deli, grill, and self-service stations in the dining hall. The line server interacts directly with Dickinson College students and serves as ambassadors of the college for students and other guests. The line server ensures the timely, friendly, clean and safe delivery of food to customers while demonstrating positivity and warmth from the time the guest arrives to the time the guest departs.

– Reviews with culinary staff the menus, defined portions, garnish, and serving utensils before serving line opens.
– Serves food and controls serving size portions according to guidelines established by Dining Services while understanding the concept of all-you-care-to-eat, customer desires, and production limitations: will limit servings if and only when kitchen production cannot keep up with demand.
– Presents self and service counters in a neat, orderly, clean, and sanitary fashion.
– Helps shift supervisor or student-supervisor train casual employees in the performance of counter and self-serve station set-ups.
– Prepares menu signs, sets out line cards, and verifies labeling of allergens, dietary traits such as vegan foods by working with the brand manager or office support staff.
– Supports salad bar, dessert, bar, grains and sauce bar, and gluten-free station as needed
– Answers all customer questions about menu items found throughout the dining hall; collaborates with chefs and others if unsure of answers.
– Assists with light kitchen work such as emptying fryer baskets or setting up other foods for immediate use on the serving line / Assists with dish room operations as needed / Sets up dishes, bowls, and other related items for the next meal period / Performs other tasks as assigned