Foodservice Worker College Dining at Metz Culinary Management – Alma, Michigan

Job Title: Food Delivery Receiver / Storage & Prep Associate

Location: Alma College – Alma, MI Employed by Metz Culinary Management

About Us:At Metz Culinary Management, we bring restaurant-quality dining to educational, healthcare, and corporate settings. We're proud to serve the students, faculty, and staff at Alma College, providing fresh, flavorful, and responsibly sourced meals every day. If you have a passion for food, organization, and teamwork, we’d love for you to join our growing team.

Position Overview:We are currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Food Delivery Receiver / Storage & Prep Associate to join our food service team at Alma College. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient food service operation. You will be responsible for receiving deliveries, properly storing food and supplies, and assisting with basic food preparation tasks.

Key Responsibilities:Receive, inspect, and document incoming food and supply deliveries.

Ensure all products meet quality standards and are stored appropriately according to safety and sanitation guidelines.

Rotate stock and monitor expiration dates (FIFO method).

Maintain cleanliness and organization in storage areas (dry, refrigerated, and freezer).

Assist culinary team with basic food prep tasks such as washing, peeling, portioning, etc.

Report any shortages, damages, or food safety issues to management.

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

Work collaboratively with team members to ensure timely kitchen operations.

Qualifications:High school diploma or GED preferred.

Previous experience in food service, receiving, or inventory control is a plus.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in cold storage areas.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation (ServSafe certification a plus).

Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented attitude.

Must be able to pass a background check as required by Alma College.

What We Offer:Competitive hourly pay

Training and advancement opportunities

Uniforms provided

Flexible scheduling (some weekends and evenings may be required)

A supportive team environment within a college campus setting

Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have openings for Rock Star Culinary and Hospitality Team Members who shares our passion for Food and Service. We are seeking team members for full and part-time roles in a busy Hospital setting. This is a great opportunity for Culinary Grads! Metz Culinary Management offers competitive wages, benefits and Daily Pay* option!

• Culinary Team Members: Our Team Members start their Culinary Career learning the front and back of the Dining Services Industry. In a hospitality driven, multi dining outlet setting, you will perform duties to include plating, set up and tear down of café, restaurant, retail areas, or assist in kitchen to include prep, dish room, dry stock and perishable food inventories and sanitation. Must bring a strong work ethic, a SMILE and enjoy working in a TEAM environment.

• Retail and National Brand Team Members: Metz Culinary Management partners with some awesome National Brand and Local Brand dining options in our Student Dining outlets. Our Retail Team Members contribute to the overall operations including Barista, Cashier, Cook and Runner. A friendly and hospitality driven mindset is a MUST.

• Catering Team Members: This is a great part time opportunity to learn and grow while providing a fun atmosphere to show off your HOSPITALITY and attention to detail creating beautiful presentations of food and displays. Catering Team Members create, transport, setup, serve and breakdown banquet-style food displays with amazing hospitality and guest experience focus. These catering events range from small casual business lunches to amazing and extravagant black-tie events.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This can be full or part-time and provides very flexible schedules. Hospitality experience is desired and a SMILE is required!

Requirements:

• Experience desired but we are willing to train candidates with a passion for food and understands the basics
• Ability to apply elementary mathematical statistics that would apply to inventory and portioning
• Be willing to roll up sleeves and contribute where needed
• Hospitality-driven
• Able to work and thrive in a team environment
• Brings a SMILE and strong work ethic to the TEAM

Metz Culinary Management is a FAMILY-DRIVEN company that collaborates with its partners to deliver RESTAURANT-INSPIRED hospitality to each and every guest. *Daily Pay is an optional employee benefit. Learn more at Dailypay.com"