Dining Services Student Worker - Server Position - (Henry's Diner)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 8,265 - 9,643; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student meal privileges

Flexible schedules

On-campus locations

Advancement opportunities

Resume experience

Job skills training

Welcoming environment

Job summary

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is seeking a Dining Services Student Worker (Server) at Henry's Diner across our dining halls and retail ops. You will support food preparation, service, and guest assistance in a fast-paced campus setting.

The role offers flexible scheduling around classes, on-campus locations, and opportunities to advance to leadership roles such as Captain or Meal Manager. This student position helps build customer-service skills and teamwork while earning valuable work

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Rutgers Student.
• Reliable, friendly, customer-service oriented individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of food.
• Maintain the presentation of the dining halls.
• Assist guests and answer questions.

Skills

Reliable

Customer-service oriented

Friendly

Education

Currently enrolled as Rutgers Student

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Dining Services Student Worker - Server Position - (Henry's Diner)

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Other

Department: Henry's Diner

Overview: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting 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 play a critical role in the customer experience. From assisting in the preparation and service of food, to maintaining the presentation of the dining halls, to assisting guests, we have a variety of roles and will find the right one for you! A fun and welcoming environment.

• 1. Student employee meal privileges.
• 2. Flexible schedules (10/20 hours/week) that work around your classes and activities.
• 3. Convenient on-campus locations.
• 4. Opportunities to advance to leadership positions such as Captain, Meal Manager and Student Unit Manager.
• 5. Valuable work experience to add to your resume.
• 6. Learn important job skills including interpersonal communications, team dynamics, dependability and time management.
• 7. A fun and welcoming environment.

Salary Details: $6.02 hr. ($15.92 hr. - $9.90/hr. tip credit)

Minimum Salary: 0.000

Mid Range Salary: 0.000

Maximum Salary: 0.000

Position Status: Part Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

Daily Work Shift: Rotating

Union Description: Student Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Position Pension Eligibility: None

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Currently enrolled as a Rutgers Student.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Reliable, friendly, customer-service oriented individuals.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Shifts available: Monday 9:00AM.-3:00PM. 10:00AM.-4:00PM. 2:00PM.-7:00PM. 3:00PM.-8:00PM. 4:00PM.-9:00PM. Tuesday 9:00AM.-3:00PM. 10:00AM.-4:00PM. 2:00PM.-7:00PM. 3:00PM-8:00PM. 4:00PM.-9:00PM. Wednesday 9:00AM.-3:00PM. 10:00AM.-4:00PM. 2:00PM.-7:00PM. 3:00PM.-8:00PM. 4:00PM.-9:00PM. Thursday 9:00AM.-3:00PM. 10:00AM.-4:00PM. 2:00PM.-7:00PM. 3:00PM.-8:00PM. 4:00PM.-9:00PM. Friday 9:00AM.-3:00PM. 10:00AM.-4:00PM. 2:00PM.-7:00PM. 3:00PM..-8:00PM. 4:00PM.-9:00PM.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1101

Posting Open Date: 05/20/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment 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 (including the 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