Dining Services Attendant, Senior (Einstein)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Tuition Reduction

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a Dining Services Attendant, Senior to join the Student Unions dining team. You will support food preparation, service, and customer interactions, ensuring quality and courteous service for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience, with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is a full-time position offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Inputs, receives and puts away storeroom orders.
• Prepares unit for opening, stocking, signs, cleanliness, and equipment.
• Sets up Sequoia, retrieves banks, prepares market and food as needed.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Oversees and assists with weekly inventory.
• Controls labor and food costs.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Food Pro

Job description

Position Highlights

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, Senior to bring their skills to our dynamic team.

As a Dining Services Attendant, Senior you will perform various duties necessary in the preparation of service of food. This position provides quality customer service to students, faculty, staff and guests. This position may be required to work weekends, nights, days 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; paid vacation, 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

• Inputs, receives and puts away storeroom orders.
• Prepares unit for opening, stocking, signs, cleanliness, and equipment.
• Sets up Sequoia, retrieves banks, prepares market and food as needed.
• Monitors food quality and employee productivity.
• Ensures all areas are staffed; delegates job assignments.
• Openly communicates with staff and supervisor.
• Completes product orders as required.
• Trains employees in their job duties and health codes.
• Actively develops and supports a team-based focus within Student Union.
• Rings up orders accurately, accepts money and returns correct change.
• Counts bank to verify accuracy.
• Enters totals on reports as required.
• Participates in employee discipline and guidance.
• Oversees and assists with weekly inventory.
• Controls labor and food costs.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Provides suggestions and input to supervisor.
• Actively solves problems wherever possible.
• Works harmoniously with coworkers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Food Pro and performs Forecasting, Service Needs and Modify Delivery Information.
• Knowledge of food service operations, including sanitation standards and food preparation.
• Knowledge of and actively supports labor cost and food cost budgets.
• Knowledge of food service equipment, such as steamers, slicers, and fryers.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifts, transfers or 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 school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be available 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 - $20.63

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 3

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 OC3

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

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 9/10/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 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].