Dining Services Attendant I (85 North) (Multiple Positions) (Academic Year)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona is looking for Dining Services Attendants I for various tasks related to food service at the Main Campus. The role requires excellent customer service skills, food safety knowledge, and ability to work flexible hours. Benefit packages include health insurance and tuition reductions for employees and their families.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Life insurance and disability programs

UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction

Retirement plans

Access to university recreation

Qualifications

• Required high school diploma or equivalency.
• Food service background preferred.
• Ability to work nights, holidays, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Setup, stock, and replenish serving lines.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas.
• Operate POS systems and assist customers.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Dining Services Attendant I (85 North) (Multiple Positions) (Academic Year)

Dining Services Attendant I (85 North) (Multiple Positions) (Academic Year)

Posting Number req23145

Department Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link

Location Main Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Dining Service Attendants at '85 North are responsible for multiple and varied tasks. One of the most important requirements of this position is to have excellent customer service skills. DSA's are trained to prepare and serve food products in the following areas depending on their experience and/or restaurant needs: Cashier - rings customers in correctly and assists with immediate needs; Attendant - maintains cleanliness in the dining room and assists customers as needed; Station specific areas - cooks, preps, and ensures all guests are taken care of and ensure their needs are met efficiently while maintaining clean workspace; Cook Staff - cooks orders correctly and efficiently; Back Preparation Kitchen - prepares any pre-portioned product and product rotation; Utility - responsible for dishwashing/sanitation with a focus on the back of house operation; Truck – takes temperatures and checks in orders and puts away; Warehouse/production - produces orders using FIFO methods.

Must be able to work nights, holidays, weekends and days.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setup, stock, and replenish serving lines; serve hot and cold food tocustomers.
• Preparesandwiches, salads, beverages, and other menu items following standardizedrecipes and allergy protocols.
• Greetcustomers with a smile, suggest menu items, ensure accurate orders, andprovide a positive dining experience from start to finish.
• OperatePOS systems and assist with dining area cleanup, restocking, and othertasks when not serving customers.
• Maintaincleanliness of dining and kitchen areas, including sweeping, mopping,vacuuming, and sanitizing tables, chairs, walls, floors, vents, andrestrooms.
• Operateand clean dishwashing machines and food service equipment; wash, sort, andrestock dishes, utensils, and cookware.
• Cleanand maintain kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, steamers, broilers,and walk-ins; clean garbage and dock areas daily.
• Monitorfood safety by inspecting products for temperature, freshness, and properrotation; uphold sanitation and safety standards.
• Assistwith inventory, complete required forms, and support team members withrestocking and cleaning as needed.
• Performadditional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledgeofbasic food safety protocols and hygiene practices, includingproper glove use and handwashing.
• Knowledgeofcleaning equipment, techniques, and industry standards.
• Skillsinoperating and maintaining commercial kitchen and cleaningequipment.
• Skillsinusing cleaning products and tools safely and effectively.
• Skillsinperforming all aspects of food service and sanitation duties.
• Abilitytowork nights, holidays, weekends, and days.
• Abilitytoperform basic math for transactions and measurements.
• Abilitytocommunicate effectively with customers and coworkers.

Physical Requirements

• Abilityto lift/transport up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Service background.

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 University Operations

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 Culinary & Food Services

Job Function University Operations

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 2

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Michelle Ward
[e-mail]

Open Date 6/16/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics 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].