Dining Service Specialist II – Food Prep & Cashier

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC is hiring for a food service position within its dining facilities. The role involves food preparation, customer service at the counter, and working a variety of shifts across dining hours.

Responsibilities include operating the POS system, ensuring food safety, and maintaining clean service areas while assisting with food production and team coordination.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in food preparation/service.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, usually via a partial high school education.
• Ability to stand and move about in a dining facility and work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts; prepare food to include beverages, salads, dressings, sandwiches, and cold plates.
• Operate point-of-sale cash register; calculate total cost of items and accept payment in cash, on meal cards, or on charge cards; perform clerical duties as required; provide customer service.
• Operate food production equipment including slicers, choppers, dicers, mixers, and other processing equipment.
• Transport food or supplies to serving areas; ensure areas are properly set up and temperatures are correct; take orders, portion, and serve food to customers.

Skills

Food preparation

POS operation

Customer service

Equipment operation

Sanitation

Education

High school education (partial)

Tools

POS system

Job description

Duke University in Durham, NC is hiring for a food service position within its dining facilities. The role involves food preparation, customer service at the counter, and working a variety of shifts across dining hours.

Responsibilities include operating the POS system, ensuring food safety, and maintaining clean service areas while assisting with food production and team coordination.