Dining Service Associate (12:30pm–9:00pm, M-F)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Dining Service Associate for 12:30pm–9:00pm, Monday to Friday, in the Knoll Residence Center dining facility. The role spans kitchen tasks, station setup, dishwashing, and recipe execution to ensure quality and waste control.

Join a team that values growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture. The position is full-time, with weekend or evening shifts possible and a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in a work environment.
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary.
• Ability to communicate essential.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs required.

Responsibilities

• Perform kitchen duties; including ingredient and food preparation, inventory, cooking and assembling recipes.
• Set up and tear down stations.
• Dish machine operations.
• Build recipes based on established processes, procedures, guidelines, and recipes.
• Monitor food quality, food presentation, and control food waste.
• Assist within other areas as needed and other duties assigned.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Communication

Food safety awareness

Manual handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working Title Dining Service Associate (12:30pm–9:00pm, M-F)

Department Housing: Knoll Res Cnt-Willa Cather Dining-6777

Description Of Work

The Dining Associate is a key position within University Dining Services.

As a Dining Service Associate, you will perform tasks in multiple areas/functions within the Dining Center, such as:

• Perform kitchen duties; including ingredient and food preparation, inventory, cooking and assembling recipes
• Set up and tear down stations
• Dish machine operations
• Build recipes based on established processes, procedures, guidelines, and recipes
• Monitor food quality, food presentation, and control food waste
• Assist within other areas as needed and other duties assigned

This position is considered essential and may have weekend or evening shifts.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in a work environment.
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary.
• Ability to communicate essential.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs required.

Posted Salary

$16.00/hr