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

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Dining Service Associate (8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri) to join University Dining Services in Lincoln, NE. This essential role supports daily kitchen operations within Housing Dining Services, including food prep, station setup, and dish machine duties.

Candidates will build recipes, monitor quality, and help control food waste while adhering to established procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing Safety and Sanitation test.
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure.

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

Weighing & measuring

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

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

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Position Information

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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

Housing: HSS Dining Service-1143

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $16.00/hr

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE