Food Service Worker

bsu; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball State University Dining is seeking a Food Service Worker on campus in Muncie, Indiana. This full-time, benefits-eligible role emphasizes friendly customer service and a willingness to learn the daily operations.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving food, cashier duties, sanitation, and maintaining a safe, clean dining area. The position offers excellent pay, benefits, and tuition discounts as part of its package.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble supplies and set up service area; serve food.
• Hand wash and store pots, pans, and equipment.
• Clean equipment and maintain sanitation and safety.
• Perform cashier duties using computerized systems.
• Greet customers to ensure positive relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Willingness to learn

On-campus work

Job description

Position Title

Food Service Worker

Compensation

$16.76 - $16.76

Department

North Dining_H

Start Date

10/26/2026

About this opportunity

Ball State University Dining has an opportunity for a Food Service Worker position. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefit package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, University-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more! The ideal candidate will possess great customer service skills with a willingness to learn. This is a full-time, benefits eligible on-campus opportunity.

Hours: (Two Week)

• Sunday: 8a-4:30p
• Monday: 9:30a-6p
• Tuesday: 9:30a-6p
• Wednesday: Off
• Thursday: 9:30a-6p
• Friday: 9:30a-6p
• Saturday: Off
• Sunday: Off
• Monday: 9:30a-6p
• Tuesday: 9:30a-6p
• Wednesday: Off
• Thursday: 9:30a-6p
• Friday: 9:30a-6p
• Saturday: 8a-4:30p

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

What you'll do and what you'll bring

Position Function

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

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Accurately assemble supplies and materials; set up service area and serve food as required. Requires the physical ability to walk, push, pull, climb, crouch, reach, stoop, feel, finger, stand for an extended period of time, possess dexterity and strength in the hands, arms, and shoulders, and exert up to 35 pounds of force unassisted. Task requires visual ability to read stem thermometer, menu and computer records, distinguish color, perceive depth, etc. Task requires ability to use all beverage machines, toaster, ice cream machines, ice dispenser, salad bar, food warmer, glassware and china dispenser, serving utensils, rubber, plastic and latex gloves, and all other food service equipment. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions, noise, extreme heat, etc. Task requires mental ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
2. Hand wash and store pots, pans, and food service equipment. Requires the physical ability to crouch, reach, stand, walk, grasp, feel, push, pull, stoop, climb, finger, keep hands in water for several hours per day, and exert up to 35 pounds of force unassisted. Task requires visual ability to distinguish color, perceive depth, etc. Task requires the ability to use pots, pans, brooms, gloves, small food service equipment, chemical compounds, scratch pads, garbage disposal, water, etc. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions, noise, chemicals, steam, heat, etc. Task requires mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend and follow written instructions, information, chemical labels, thermostats, etc.
3. Clean equipment and work area, maintaining sanitation and safety. Requires the physical ability to crouch, reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, feel, push, pull, stoop, and exert up to 35 pounds of force unassisted. Task requires visual ability to read directions on cleaning compounds, MSDS forms, perceive depth, etc. Task requires the ability to use chemical compounds, cleaning utensils, gloves, masks, etc. Employee complies with University Waste Management procedures. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions, soaps, cleaning compounds, etc. Task requires mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend and follow written instruction and information.
4. Perform checker/cashier duties using computerized machinery, terminals, calculators, and maintain records. Requires the physical ability to grasp, push, pull, stoop, crouch, reach, walk, stand, lift, feel, have dexterity and strength in hands, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth, etc. Task requires the ability to use computerized card reader, cash register, terminals, calculators, scales, etc. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to perform basic mathematical functions, analyze situations, receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, etc.
5. Greet customers to ensure positive relationships. Requires the ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, etc. Task requires the visual ability to direct customers to key areas, perceive depth, etc. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions. Task requires ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instruc