Dining Services Worker, Regular Part-time, (172-Day Calendar)

This part-time role offers an opportunity to join a friendly, team-oriented dining service department. The individual will support daily operations, provide welcoming service, and help create a positive dining experience for guests. Teamwork, enthusiasm, and reliability are valued. Food service experience is preferred but not required—training is provided for those eager to learn and grow in a higher education setting. Multiple scheduling options are available, including day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional, and respectful service to all guests.
• Share customer or dining plan questions or concerns with the appropriate supervisor for support.
• Support other campus dining service locations, as needed, to meet operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including proper sanitation of food service equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping in the kitchen, service, and dining areas.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, etc., using dish machines and pot sinks.
• Remove garbage, recycling, and compost from service and kitchen areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation, keeping service lines stocked and fresh.
• Prepare food items following prep lists and standardized recipes.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store foods using FIFO procedures.
• Assist with stocking front-of-house areas, storage spaces, and convenience stores.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food using assigned equipment, with training provided as needed.
• Follow all food handling safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Complete opening and closing duties accurately for assigned workstations.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation policies.
• Complete all required training in a timely manner.
• May be required to work snow closure days that fall on scheduled shifts.
• Accurately operate a computerized POS system and assist customers with self-service kiosks (training provided).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-year previous experience in food service, preferably in fast food or institutional environment, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of portion control serving or willingness to be trained.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation procedures and the proper use and care of food service equipment.
• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs.
• Must have neat and clean grooming and hygiene habits.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Exposure to high-temperature kitchen equipment and fluctuations in temperatures (e.g., coolers/freezers).
• Ability to safely handle carts carrying loads of up to 200 lbs.

Pay

$15.49 per hour.