FOOD SVC WORKER I

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage $19-$23/hr

Health, dental, vision

Retirement contributions (matched)

Tuition assistance

Bus fare for employees

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Michigan Dining is hosting Food Service Worker I roles in the Residential department. Assignments are created through a seniority-based bidding process to ensure year-round coverage and flexibility across units.

Employees follow standardized recipes, set up work stations, assist cooks, trim meats and cheeses, and maintain HACCP-compliant cleanliness in a fast-paced campus setting, with onsite full-time status and competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends & holidays.
• Ability to understand and implement OSEH and HACCP physical and food safety standards and use resources responsibly, and recognize and minimize waste.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes in back-of-house production kitchen or front-of-house station.
• Set up assigned work station including receiving and storage of supplies.
• Assist cooks and bakers by performing routine food preparation tasks.
• Trim and slice cooked meats and cheeses; process raw vegetables and fruits.
• Maintain a clean work environment in compliance with HACCP and health codes.

Skills

English proficiency

Flexible scheduling

Food safety HACCP/OSEH

Standing/walking

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

A resume is recommended but not required.

Job Summary

When business needs fluctuate throughout the year, Michigan Dining will offer work assignments based on availability and selected through the seniority-driven bidding process. Work assignments may be required in other departments to ensure year-round work schedules for all staff members that want that, seasonal leave requests may be approved on a year by year basis at the unit discretion.

What You'll Do

As a Food Service Worker for Michigan Dining you will follow standardized recipes for all meals either in a back-of-house production kitchen or a front-of-house station and maintain a clean work environment following HACCP standards and health codes. Set up assigned work station or stations including receiving and storage of supplies. Assist cooks and bakers by performing routine food preparation tasks. Trim and slice cooked meats and cheeses. Clean and process raw vegetable and fruits.

Required Qualifications*

• Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends & holidays.
• Ability to understand and implement OSEH and HACCP physical and food safety standards and use resources responsibly, and recognize and minimize waste.
• Maintain a static position for extended periods of time.
• Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Why Work at Michigan?

• Earn a Living Wage - M|Dining positions range from $19 - $23 per hour, with annual increases.
• Work-Life Balance - consistent schedules and paid holidays.
• Culinary Excellence - M|Dining has received national recognition for culinary achievements.
• Unbeatable Benefits - health, dental, vision and matched retirement contributions.
• Growth Opportunities - continuing education and tuition assistance, culinary certifications.
• Locations near AAATA bus routes, with free bus fare for employees.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Michigan Dining is hiring for multiple openings across the Residential department. Schedules vary based upon location, with opening, mid-shift, and closing hours available. Per the CBA, schedules will consist of five consecutive 8 hour shifts, with 2 consecutive days off.

Additional Information

Department: M|Dining - Wolverine Village

Hourly Rate:$19.09-$20.25

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Title

FOOD SVC WORKER I

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Dsa Housing Services

Department

MI Dining - Administration

$39,707.20 - $42,120.00

Hospitality Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)