Evening Dining Service Associate (M–F, 12:30–9)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Dining Service Associate for 12:30pm–9:00pm, Monday to Friday, in the Knoll Residence Center dining facility. The role spans kitchen tasks, station setup, dishwashing, and recipe execution to ensure quality and waste control.

Join a team that values growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture. The position is full-time, with weekend or evening shifts possible and a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in a work environment.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs required.

Responsibilities

• Perform kitchen duties; including ingredient and food preparation, inventory, cooking and assembling recipes.
• Set up and tear down stations.
• Dish machine operations.
• Build recipes based on established processes, procedures, guidelines, and recipes.
• Monitor food quality, food presentation, and control food waste.
• Assist within other areas as needed and other duties assigned.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Communication

Food safety awareness

Manual handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Dining Service Associate for 12:30pm–9:00pm, Monday to Friday, in the Knoll Residence Center dining facility. The role spans kitchen tasks, station setup, dishwashing, and recipe execution to ensure quality and waste control.

Join a team that values growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture. The position is full-time, with weekend or evening shifts possible and a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.