Food Service Aide I

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); College Park (MD); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CII benefits

Job summary

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is seeking a Seasonal Food Service Worker for the Fall semester. Employment commences on or after June 21, 2026, through December 22, 2026. The role involves food preparation, service, and maintaining cleanliness while adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate must be able to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, and perform physical tasks in variable conditions. CII benefits are included. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in food preparation and serving.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds regularly.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food item preparation.
• Serve food following portion control standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of cooking and serving areas.
• Stock and store food service items.

Skills

Food preparation

Ability to read and write

Basic arithmetic

Operating food service equipment

Using kitchen utensils

Working in adverse conditions

Following instructions

Lifting and transporting supplies

Job description

Job Summary

Seasonal Food Service Worker for the Fall academic semester. Employment will begin on or after June 21, 2026 and conclude on or before December 22, 2026. The position is essential and the incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Employees must be able to work a variable schedule, including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of food items by slicing, chopping, grating, cleaning, mixing, etc.
• Serves food following established food portion control standards.
• Maintains the operational readiness of facilities and equipment; sets up counters, steam tables, serving lines and serving utensils.
• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in cooking, serving and general work areas; cleans facilities and equipment, washes, sanitizes, and stores pots, pans, and kitchen utensils; removes refuse from specified areas.
• Assists in stocking and storing food service items; keeps records pertaining to daily operations, food production, consumption and inventory.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, toasters, fryers, mixers, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to assist in preparing and serving food.
• Ability to read and write.
• Basic arithmetic calculations.
• Experience operating food service equipment and appliances.
• Ability to use kitchen utensils.
• Ability to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift, transport and stock food service supplies, materials and equipment.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally, and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions, including regularly working between 40 and 90 degrees for extended periods, and from 15 below zero to 40 degrees and from 90 to 110 degrees for short periods.

Benefits

Staff Contractual CII benefits are available; for more information please refer to the university benefits guide.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.