Dining Services Attendant, Senior (Root'd) (Academic)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona Student Unions is seeking a Dining Services Attendant, Senior to support food preparation and provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff and guests on campus.

The role may require working weekends, nights, days and holidays, with Visa sponsorship not available. Includes benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance and tuition reduction for employee and family members.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of Food Pro and performs Forecasting, Service Needs and Modify Delivery Information.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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.
• Has knowledge of and actively supports labor cost and food cost budgets.
• 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.

Skills

Food service operations

Sanitation standards

Labor cost budgets

Food service equipment

Food Pro forecasting

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Dining Services Attendant, Senior (Root'd) (Academic)

Position Highlights

Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary creativity meets community. We're seeking 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 and provide 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; 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

• 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.
• Has knowledge of and actively supports labor cost and food cost budgets.
• 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.
• Ensures all areas are staffed; delegates job assignments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• Knowledge of Food Pro and performs Forecasting, Service Needs and Modify Delivery Information.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends andholidays.

Preferred Qualifications

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 - $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.

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

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 10/1/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

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