Dining Service Associate (6:00am-2:30pm)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance options

Scholarship programs

Retirement plans

Work-life balance

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Dining Service Associate for the 6:00am-2:30pm shift to support multiple functions in the dining center.

The role involves kitchen tasks, station setup, dish operations, and quality control, with potential weekend or evening shifts as needed. UNL emphasizes strong benefits and professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform kitchen duties including ingredient prep, 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

Read/Write/Measure

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working Title Dining Service Associate (6:00am-2:30pm)

Department Housing: Massengale Res Cnt-Dining-9800

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.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs required.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test.

Posted Salary $16.00/hr