Food Service Worker

Ball State University; Indiana (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the Ball State University Dining team as a Food Service Worker. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans, medical insurance, and tuition discounts. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in food service. Enjoy a fun working environment on a beautiful campus!

Benefits

University funded retirement

Medical and prescription plans

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition discounts

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend safety policies.
• Experience in a school cafeteria or similar food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks required in food preparation and serving.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in the work area.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana.Learn More

Position Title

Position Title Food Service Worker

Additional Information

The Ball State University Dining department has an opportunity for Food Service Workers on the beautiful Ball State University campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes University funded retirement, medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition discounts, employee discounts to the pools and workout facilities and much more. Multiple positions and schedules available. We will be happy to discuss scheduling during the interview. Come and join the Ball State University Dining team and enjoy competitive wages, great benefits and a fun working environment!

Position Number

Position Number 103404

New Hire Rate 16.27

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Hrs/Week

Hrs/Week 40

Position Function

Under supervision, perform a variety of tasks required in the preparation and serving of food.

1.High School diploma or equivalent ( GED ) required for cashiers, cashier/checkers. All other Food Service Worker positions require successful completion of the eighth grade.

1.Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, and University policies, procedures and communications.
2.No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, oven cleaners, or other materials or environmental factors in food service, e.g., steam, dust, etc.
3.Must have clean body, teeth, hair, nails, and clothing.
4.Must be able to perform all physical and mental requirements outlined in each job duty/responsibility.
5.You must be 18 years or older.

Authorization to work in the US

Authorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

1.Experience in a school cafeteria, hospital cafeteria, or similar experience in quantity food preparation and/or service.

Pre-Employment Screening

Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check.

Positions Supervised

Department

Department Woodworth Dining:134250

Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

Department Email or Phone Number 765-285-1967

Special Service Statement

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Shift

Shift 1

Shift Premium

Shift Premium 0.00

Regular Work Hours and Days

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 2

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 3

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 4

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 5

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 6

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 7

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 8

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 9

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 10

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 11

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 13

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 14

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 15

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking 16

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 17

Job duty

Perform other duties as assigned.

Duty Requirement

Posting Number

Posting Number 202502535SS

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 10

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 05/14/2025

Close Date

Close Date 05/19/2025

Open Until Filled No

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