Dining Services Student Worker (Livingston Starbucks)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 18,093 - 25,769; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student meal privileges

Opportunities for advancement

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee educational benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Dining Services Student Worker at Livingston Starbucks. This part-time position requires 10-20 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting guests.

Benefits include student meal privileges and opportunities for advancement to leadership roles. Applicants must be reliable and currently enrolled as Rutgers students.

Qualifications

• Reliable, friendly, and customer-service oriented.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food as directed by the kitchen staff.
• Maintain the presentation, cleanliness, and safety of dining halls.
• Assist guests with seating, menus, and any questions.
• Help with set-up, clean-up, and general dining hall operations.
• Follow all Rutgers and OSHA safety and sanitation policies.

Skills

Customer-service orientation

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Currently enrolled as a Rutgers Student

Job description

Dining Services Student Worker (Livingston Starbucks)

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. As a member of the Rutgers Dining Services, you will play a critical role in the customer experience by assisting in the preparation and service of food, maintaining the presentation and cleanliness of dining areas, and assisting guests. Rutgers Dining aims to be the best in culinary excellence and we are looking for reliable, friendly, customer‑service oriented individuals.

Posting Summary

Location: Livingston (RU‑New Brunswick) – Campus dining; hours: part‑time, 10‑20 hours per week with rotating shift schedule. Salary: $15.92 per hour. FLSA: Non‑exempt. Grade: Staff & Executive – Other.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food as directed by the kitchen staff.
• Maintain the presentation, cleanliness, and safety of dining halls and associated areas.
• Assist guests with seating, menus, and any questions or concerns.
• Help with set‑up, clean‑up, and general dining hall operations.
• Follow all Rutgers and OSHA safety and sanitation policies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Rutgers Student.
• Reliable, friendly, and customer‑service oriented.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Student meal privileges.
• Opportunities for advancement to leadership positions such as Captain, Meal Manager, or Student Unit Manager.
• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage for eligible employees.
• 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.
• Employee discounts.

Immunization Requirements

During flu season, employment may require proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza unless a medical or religious exemption has been granted. Failure to provide proof can result in rescission of a job offer or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. Rutgers encourages all qualified applicants to apply.