Food Service Worker

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University Housing and Dining Services is hiring Food Service Workers to support a large residence hall dining center, preparing basic entrees, setting up dining areas and serving guests. The role emphasizes teamwork and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The on-site position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs., adherence to safety standards, and availability for flexible shifts including every other weekend. Benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of large scale food preparation, equipment, health sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Ability to interact with others effectively, harmoniously, and in a courteous, pleasant manner.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn to perform basic math computations; to accurately weigh and measure ingredients.
• Ability to use and care for equipment and handle food safely while preparing high quality products.
• Commitment to providing high quality services and products.

Responsibilities

• Preparing basic entrees and side dishes using standardized recipes and procedures.
• Setting-up and preparing service platforms, salad bar, fruit/dessert area, and dining room areas for service of food.
• Providing for customer needs during meal service.
• Participating in daily meetings and effectively interacting with others.
• Operating, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment in ware washing area and dish return belts.
• Cleaning dining facility.
• Laundering, folding, and storing linens.
• May provide training and guidance to hourly student employees.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

Food Service Training within 6 months

Job description

About This Role

Food Service Workers are part of a team who make great food and service happen in a large residence hall dining center by providing quality food and service to fun and appreciative students and guests. The 40 hours per week work schedule offers a generous benefits package. The work schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday (one day) every other weekend. A day off will be scheduled either before or after the weekend day. Early and late shifts are available.

Duties may include:

• Preparing basic entrees and side dishes using standardized recipes and procedures.
• Setting-up and preparing service platforms, salad bar, fruit/dessert area, and dining room areas for service of food.
• Providing for customer needs during meal service.
• Participating in daily meetings and effectively interacting with others.
• Operating, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment in ware washing area and dish return belts. Cleaning and sanitizing all tableware trays, utensils, pots, pans.
• Cleaning dining facility.
• Laundering, folding, and storing linens.
• May provide training and guidance to hourly student employees.

About Us

Housing and Dining Services is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. As a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. What a great team to be part of!

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of large scale food preparation, equipment, health sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Ability to interact with others effectively, harmoniously, and in a courteous, pleasant manner.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn to perform basic math computations; to accurately weigh and measure ingredients.
• Ability to use and care for equipment and handle food safely while preparing high quality products.
• Commitment to providing high quality services and products.

Additional Role Information:

• Completion of Food Service Training within 6 months of employment.
• Work regularly requires moderate physical exertion to transport heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) repetitively.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Application Window

Applications close on: September 4, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.00 per hour. Some work shifts may be eligible for an additional $.60 per hour shift differential.