Course Restaurant Support Staff - PT

Southeast Community College; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,411 - 24,798; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan access

Supplemental benefits enrollment

Job summary

Southeast Community College is seeking a part-time Course Restaurant Support Staff in Lincoln. This position involves assisting management within the restaurant, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring equipment is well-maintained. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a food handler's permit.

The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Interested individuals should apply with a resume and cover letter; contact HR for further assistance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, ingredient functions, and sanitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in restaurant service operations and educational courses.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the restaurant.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well-maintained.

Skills

Food preparation and sanitation

Effective communication

Safe food handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lancaster County Food Handlers Permit

Job description

Course Restaurant Support Staff - PT

Position Title: Course Restaurant Support Staff - PT

Department: Course Restaurant

Location: Lincoln

Job Category: Support Staff

Job Type: Part-Time (PT)

Posting Number: 02161

General Description

Under the general direction and supervision of the Culinary/Hospitality Program Director and Front of House Manager, the Restaurant Server will perform duties and various activities as needed within the restaurant as deemed necessary. This is a part-time regular position.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Managers and/or the Chef in necessary activities needed in the restaurant service operations and educational program courses.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary facility as an example for the Culinary/Hospitality program students and guests.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well-maintained.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, cooking utensils, and food service equipment, practicing safe and sanitary methods. Replace equipment in the proper area.
• Ensure the restaurant is properly set up for service.
• Support and maintain the standards of the Culinary/Hospitality program, the Great Plains Culinary Institute, and the Course Restaurant.

Support and Promote Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

• To maintain the quality of Food Service, assist in performing the essential functions of co‑workers’ positions in their absence.
• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience in quantity and quality food preparation, ingredient functions, recipe conversion, food cost control, and sanitation and safety standards.
• Be able to apply and demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to practice safe and sanitary food and equipment handling techniques.
• Ability to complete and keep current the Lancaster County Food Handler Permit by the first date of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.
• Ability to use basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and media equipment when necessary.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Lancaster County Food Handlers Permit by the first day of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a restaurant.

Salary

$15.32 per hour.

Benefits

• Part-time regular employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA, or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College.
• Part-time regular employees may enroll in supplemental benefits and the group vision plan through employee-paid premiums.

Schedule

Normal hours of work for this part-time regular position are scheduled by the College generally between 10 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Banquets/Events Wednesday/Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. based on a 29-hour workweek, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.

Posting Details

Posting End Date: (unspecified)

Open Date: 05/27/2026

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Note: Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Special Instructions

If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-323-3392.

Posting Specific Questions

• * Are you authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, e.g., H-1B?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Employment Offers are conditional upon successfully completing all Criminal Background Checks, reference verification, current/previous employment verification, and transcript verification (where appropriate). Do you agree to these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a current or former SCC employee or student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Where did you see this posting? Which newspaper, website, College site or from a friend?

  (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Optional Documents
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Other Document

Contact Us

Human Resources

8800 O Street
Lincoln NE 68520

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Normal Business Hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST. Please note that if you contact us after hours or during a period of closure, your email/call will be returned during the next open business day.