Dining Services Student Worker (Busch)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Meal privileges

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Dining Services Student Worker to join our dining team across the New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses. You will help prepare and serve food, maintain dining hall presentation, and assist guests to ensure a great dining experience.

Flexible on-campus shifts are available, typically 10–20 hours per week, with morning, afternoon, and evening options. The role emphasizes reliable, friendly customer service and being enrolled as a Rutgers student.

Qualifications

• Reliable, friendly, and customer‑service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of food.
• Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of dining halls.
• Provide friendly assistance to guests.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Rutgers student

Job description

Job Title

Dining Services Student Worker (Busch)

Job Summary

Join the Rutgers Dining team as a Dining Services Student Worker in one of our dining halls or retail operations across the New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses. Rutgers Dining Services strives to be the best in culinary excellence and as a Dining Services Worker you will play a critical role in the customer experience by preparing and serving food, maintaining the presentation of the dining halls, and assisting guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of food.
• Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of dining halls.
• Provide friendly assistance to guests.

Work Schedule & Availability

• Morning, afternoon, and evening shift availability.
• Flexible schedule; typically 10–20 hours per week to accommodate classes and other activities.
• Convenient on‑campus locations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Rutgers Student.
• Reliable, friendly, and customer‑service oriented.

Compensation

Hourly wage: $15.92 per hour. FLSA status: Non‑exempt.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits.
• Student employee meal privileges.
• Opportunities to advance to leadership positions such as Captain, Meal Manager, and Student Unit Manager.
• Valuable work experience for your resume.
• Development of interpersonal communication, teamwork, dependability, and time‑management skills.

Career Advancement

• Potential to progress to leadership roles including Captain, Meal Manager, and Student Unit Manager.

Employment Terms

• Position Status: Part Time.
• Standard Hours: 40.00 per week (typical work week for a student).
• Salary: $15.92 per hour.
• Position Grade: Non‑exempt.
• Terms of Appointment: Student Hourly Employee.
• Pension Eligibility: None.

Pre‑Employment Screening

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required pre‑employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

During flu season, proof of influenza vaccination is required unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Failure to provide required evidence may result in rescission of the offer or disciplinary action.

Posting Information

• Posting Number: 26ST1140
• Open Date: 05/22/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, military service status, veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.