Dining Service Associate (8:00am-4:30pm, M-F)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Dining Service Associate for the 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday shift in the HSS Dining Service area. The role supports kitchen operations, station setup, dish machine use, and recipe assembly.

This essential position emphasizes food quality, presentation, waste control, and collaboration across dining teams; weekend/evening shifts may apply; UNL offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of work experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure as needed.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain it.

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

Weigh & measure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler’s permit

Job description

Working Title

Dining Service Associate (8:00am-4:30pm, M-F)

Department

Housing: HSS Dining Service-1143

Description Of Work

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

• 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