Part-time Food Service Worker - BYU Cougareat

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Free on-campus parking

Free UTA pass

BYU Store discounts

Dining meal credit

Job summary

BYU Dining Services is seeking a dependable Cougareat Food Service Worker to join our team across multiple dining locations on campus. This part-time role averages up to 17.5 hours per week.

You will provide friendly customer service, prepare and stock food and beverages, maintain clean and sanitary work areas, and help with deliveries and daily operations. Applicants should have daytime availability, especially on Mondays and Wednesdays; starting pay is $12.00 per hour, with benefits such as

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable customer service skills.
• Punctual and dependable with scheduled shifts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Willingness to learn food safety and kitchen operations.
• Daytime availability, especially Mondays and Wednesdays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, answer questions, assist with purchases or orders.
• Prepare, assemble, package, or stock food, beverages, or merchandise.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas in dining and retail spaces.
• Restock ingredients, merchandise, cleaning supplies, and inventory.
• Receive, organize, transport and store deliveries per procedures.
• Perform cleanup, sanitation and safety tasks as required.
• Collaborate with team across Cougareat operations.
• Support daily operations and special events.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Availability MON/WED

Job description

Why Work at BYU

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University’s Mission: “To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.

Belonging Statement

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.

Employment Requirements

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.

In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

Job Title

Cougareat Food Service Worker

Note: This is a part-time position, averaging up 17.5 hours per week.

Applicants should have daytime availability, especially on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Job Description

BYU Dining Services is looking for dependable and hardworking individuals to work various locations in the Cougareat and Retail Restaurants. Assigned location may vary. Locations could include any of the following:

• Aloha Plate
• Blue Line Deli
• Chick-fil-A
• Choices
• Commissary
• Costa Vida
• Custodial
• Dishroom
• Harvey’s
• Jamba
• Library Cafe
• Milk & Cookies
• MOA Cafe
• Papa Johns
• Subway
• Wendy’s
• Y Mountain BBQ

What you’d do in this role

Tasks may include the following:

• Provide friendly, professional customer service by greeting guests, answering questions, and assisting with purchases or orders.
• Prepare, assemble, package, or stock food, beverages, retail merchandise, or supplies according to department standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas, including dining spaces, kitchens, retail areas, storage rooms, or service locations.
• Restock ingredients, merchandise, cleaning supplies, and other inventory to support efficient daily operations.
• Receive, organize, transport, and properly store deliveries, inventory, and supplies while following established procedures.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitation, waste removal, and custodial tasks to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and equipment operating procedures appropriate to the assigned work area.
• Work collaboratively with team members across multiple Cougareat operations to provide efficient, accurate, and high-quality service.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support daily operations, special events, and the overall success of BYU Dining Services.

What qualifies you for this role

• A firm commitment to the Mission of BYU
• Applicants must have availability during the day on Mondays and Wednesdays
• Previous food service experience is helpful, but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to scheduled shifts.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn food safety procedures and kitchen operations.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform moderate physical tasks.
• Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and excellent teamwork and customer service skills.

What we offer in return

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
• $2.00 per hour in Dining Meal Credit

Pay Grade

44

Typical Starting Pay

$12.00 per hour + (depending on experience)