Dining Services Attendant (85 North) (Academic)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and/or

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Arizona is hiring a Dining Services Attendant (85 North) to perform various duties in food preparation and service on the Tucson campus. The role reports to the Dining Service Supervisor or Cook Lead and requires working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This position is Full Time (1.0 FTE) with a 40-hour workweek and offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, tuition reduction for the employee and eligible

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and replenishes serving lines and serves customers in food service unit.
• Performs food preparation tasks following written standardized recipes.
• Cleans and processes fruits and vegetables and prepares salads.
• Weighs, labels and dates food items and stores them properly.
• Cleans surfaces and equipment and maintains sanitation standards.
• Greets customers and provides friendly service.
• Works harmoniously with coworkers.

Skills

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning products

Techniques & standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dining Services Attendant (85 North) (Academic)

Posting Number: req27479

Department: Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link: Student Unions

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Performs various duties necessary in the preparation or service of food. This is first in a series of four classifications and is distinguished from the Dining Service Attendant, Senior in that incumbents do not have lead responsibilities. This class typically reports to Dining Service Supervisor or Cook Lead.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up and replenishes serving lines and serves customers in food service unit.
• Serves items following portion control.
• Performs food preparation tasks such as sandwich and salad making and beverage preparation, following written standardized recipes.
• Clean and process fruits and vegetables and prepares various salads, according to written standardized recipes.
• Weighs, labels and dates all food items: stores in designated areas.
• Operates and cleans food service equipment.
• Inventories area and completes required forms.
• Cleans counter top, walls, shelfs, drain screens and floor mats.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work area.
• Stocks as needed.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly courteous manner.
• Takes suggestions and passes them onto the supervisor.
• Actively solves problems wherever possible.
• Works harmoniously with coworkers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.
• Skills in using cleaning products and equipment.

Physical Requirement

• Occasionally lift a maximum of 50lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Culinary

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$16.50 - $18.75

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 2

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC1

Job Family

Dining

Job Function

Culinary

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

11/9/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

[e-mail]

Open Date

10/27/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].