Dining Services Attendant (Cactus Grill) (Academic)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of Arizona is hiring a Dining Services Attendant to support food preparation and service in the campus dining operations. The role is full-time (40 hours weekly) with an hourly pay range of $16.50 to $18.75, and includes full benefits for eligible staff.

The incumbent will perform duties from setting up serving lines and preparing simple foods to cleaning, stocking, and maintaining sanitation standards, reporting to a Dining Service Supervisor or Cook Lead.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sets up and replenishes serving lines and serves customers in the 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.
• Cleans and processes fruits and vegetables and prepares various salads, according to written standardized recipes.
• Weighs, labels, dates, and stores all food items.
• Operates and cleans food service equipment.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work area.
• Stocks as needed.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly and courteous manner.

Skills

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Cleaning products usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

The Dining Services Attendant performs various duties necessary for the preparation and service of food. This is the first in a series of four classifications and is distinguished from the Dining Services Attendant, Senior in that incumbents do not have lead responsibilities. This class typically reports to a 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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Setsup and replenishes serving lines and serves customers in food serviceunit.
• Servesitems following portion control.
• Performsfood preparation tasks such as sandwich and salad making and beveragepreparation, following written standardized recipes.
• Cleans and processes fruits and vegetables and prepares various salads, accordingto written standardized recipes.
• Weighs,labels, dates, and stores all food items.
• Operatesand cleans food service equipment.
• Inventoriesarea and completes required forms.
• Cleanscountertops, walls, shelves, drain screens and floor mats.
• Maintainssanitation, health and safety standards in work area.
• Stocksas needed.
• Greetsand serves customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Takessuggestions and passes them on to the supervisor.
• Activelysolves problems wherever possible.
• Worksharmoniously with coworkers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledgeof cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.
• Skillsin using cleaning products and equipment.

Physical Requirement:

• Occasionallylifts, transfers and moves 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.
• Must beavailable to work 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

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 10/5/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume

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