Cafeteria Assistant (Full Time, Academic Year)

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI invites applications for a Cafeteria Assistant (Full Time, Academic Year). This role coordinates the preparation and display of the salad bar and dessert area in alignment with university guidelines.

Essential duties include serving and stocking the salad bar, arranging desserts, aiding in pastry prep, and performing other related tasks as needed. Candidates should have foodservice experience and be able to work day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in foodservice or related field.
• Willingness to work daytime, evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, stores and serves food for the salad bar, including maintaining stock during service.
• Positions, plates and stores desserts for the display.
• Assists in baking and storing various pastries for the dessert display.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Cafeteria Assistant (Full Time, Academic Year)

Job no: 11324
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Campus Dining, Academic Year, Campus Based

Summary

Coordinates the preparation and positioning of the cafeteria salad bar and dessert display in accordance with university guidelines

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares, stores and serves food for the salad bar, including maintaining stock during time of service
• Positions, plates and stores desserts for the dessert display
• Assists in baking and storing various pastries for the dessert display
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in foodservice or other related experience
• Ability to work daytime, evening and weekend shifts

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled