Dining Team Member (Husker Heroes)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Dining Team Member to support daily operations across campus dining concepts. You will provide friendly guest service, handle orders via POS, prepare food and beverages, and assist with inventory and opening/closing duties.

The role requires a high school education with at least one year of experience, a valid food handler permit, and a willingness to work evenings, late nights, and weekends. Benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School education plus one year of work experience or equivalency.
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure as required.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by safety test.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional customer service to all guests
• Process customer orders accurately using the POS system
• Prepare food and beverages according to company standards and customer requests
• Fulfill mobile and in-store orders efficiently
• Stock front-of-house and kitchen supplies
• Prepare ingredients and assist with inventory management
• Operate dishwashing equipment and maintain cleanliness throughout the facility
• Perform opening and closing procedures
• Ensure food quality, safety, and sanitation standards are met

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Education

High School education + 1 year experience

Tools

POS system

Job description

Working Title

Dining Team Member (Husker Heroes)

Department

Housing: Retail Operations-12425

Description Of Work

The Nebraska Unions Food Commons features a variety of dining options, including local favorites such as Valentino’s and Imperial Palace, as well as popular concepts like Sossy’s BBQ , Husker Hero’s, and Choolaah. We are seeking a Dining Team Member to maintain daily operations of one of these dining concepts while helping deliver an outstanding guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional customer service to all guests
• Process customer orders accurately using the POS system
• Prepare food and beverages according to company standards and customer requests
• Fulfill mobile and in-store orders efficiently
• Stock front-of-house and kitchen supplies
• Prepare ingredients and assist with inventory management
• Operate dishwashing equipment and maintain cleanliness throughout the facility
• Perform opening and closing procedures
• Ensure food quality, safety, and sanitation standards are met

Schedule varies and includes evenings, late nights, and weekend shifts.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School education plus one year of experience in a work environment required; equivalency considered
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary
• Ability to communicate essential
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required

Posted Salary

$16.00/hr