Food Service Worker

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Breakfast Attendant to join their team. In this role, you will set up and replenish breakfast items for hotel guests while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. Your ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively within a team will be essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to guest satisfaction in a vibrant hospitality setting. If you are flexible, have a passion for service, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Food Handler’s Permit and the ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Six months of food handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and replenish breakfast food for guests while maintaining cleanliness.
• Provide outstanding guest service and respond quickly to requests.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Handling

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Food Handler’s Permit

Job description

Needs open availability most mornings, starting as early as 7am.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area: VP Area President

Department: Department 01115 - Guest House

Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $15/hour

Close Date: 07/18/2025

Job Summary: The Breakfast Attendant sets and replenishes breakfast food for hotel guests and maintains cleanliness in the breakfast lobby.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and change the course of action quickly, being flexible.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Provides outstanding guest service.
• Sets up breakfast before guests arrive.
• Frequently checks breakfast line for low food supply.
• Efficiently replenishes food, beverages, and/or supplies as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of area throughout the morning by reorganizing and tidying food area as necessary.
• Properly disposes of used plates, utensils, napkins, and/or cups as necessary.
• Removes and disposes of leftover food at the end of the breakfast shift.
• Cleans area according to established standards.
• Ensures inventory is stocked and properly stored prior to the next day’s shift.
• Responsible for keeping inventory stocked by ordering additional food and/or supplies as needed.
• Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner.
• Follow-up to ensure complete guest satisfaction.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Food Handler’s Permit within one month of employment; must be able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in English; and a commitment to providing excellence in service required. Six months food handlers’ experience is preferred.

Preferences

Experience in the food and/or hospitality industry preferred. Would be preferable if applicant/student is local or from Utah and won’t travel during major breaks.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you a current University of Utah student?
  • Yes
  • No
• How many months/years of food handling/concessions related work experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more

Required Documents:

• Resume

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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