Dining Services Attendant (Cactus Grill)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Dining Services Attendant to support dining operations on campus. You will set up serving lines, assist in food preparation, and serve customers while ensuring sanitation and safety standards are met.

This role may require evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a full-time or part-time schedule. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills, the ability to follow standardized recipes, and a willingness to work collaboratively in a

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and POS skills.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and replenishes serving lines and serves customers.
• Performs food preparation tasks such as sandwiches and salads per recipes.
• Cleans and processes fruits/vegetables and prepares salads per recipes.
• Operates and cleans food service equipment.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly manner.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in the work area.

Skills

Customer service

POS system

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary creativity meets community. We’re seeking a passionate Dining Services Attendant to bring their skills to our dynamic team. The Dining Services Attendant 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. This position may require working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up andreplenishes serving lines and serves customers in food service unit.
• Serves itemsfollowing portion control.
• Performs foodpreparation tasks such as sandwich and salad making and beverage preparation,following written standardized recipes.
• Cleans andprocesses fruits and vegetables and prepares various salads, according towritten standardized recipes.
• Weighs, labels and dates all food items: stores in designated areas.
• Operates andcleans food service equipment.
• Inventoriesarea and completes required forms.
• Cleans countertops,walls, shelves, drain screens and floor mats.
• Maintainssanitation, health and safety standards in work area.
• Stocks asneeded.
• Greets andserves customers in a friendly courteous manner.
• Takessuggestions and passes them onto the supervisor.
• Actively solvesproblems wherever possible.
• Worksharmoniously with coworkers.
• Additionalduties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge ofcleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.
• Skills in usingcleaning products and equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills and POS.

PhysicalRequirement:

• Occasionallylifts 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 schooldiploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Mustbe able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

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 9/28/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 9/8/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume

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