Quick Service Team Leader: Husker Heroes (3:30pm-12:00am, Sun-Thurs)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship

Retirement plans with university match

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Quick Service Team Leader for the Husker Heroes concept, working 3:30pm-12:00am, Sun-Thurs, in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on guiding staff, maintaining food quality, and ensuring timely, accurate orders.

The position is essential, with potential weekend/evening shifts. UNL offers strong benefits and growth opportunities within University Dining Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/ GED plus three years of food preparation experience.
• Ability to read, write, weigh, and measure.
• Must communicate effectively.
• Must be able to train and lead others.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing safety test.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and supervision within one of Abel Dining’s mobile order quick service concepts.
• Ensure orders are accurate and timely and meet high standards.
• Assign daily tasks to student workers and staff during shifts.
• Oversee work in kitchen, dish room, and dining area.
• Train student workers and staff on recipes, production processes, and standards.
• Perform tasks across stations including setup, prep, cashiering, inventory, and cleanup.
• Troubleshoot concerns with customers as they arise.

Skills

Communication

Training others

Reading & measuring

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

Quick Service Team Leader: Husker Heroes (3:30pm-12:00am, Sun-Thurs)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

EEO Statement

Working Title

Working Title Quick Service Team Leader: Husker Heroes (3:30pm-12:00am, Sun-Thurs)

Department

Department Housing: AS Dining Service-1135

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260704

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/27/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/08/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Quick Service Team Leader will provide guidance and supervision within one of Abel Dining’s mobile order quick service concepts and ensure that orders are accurate, timely and up to the high standards of the University Dining Services.
The Quick Service Team Leader will:

• Ensure that food quality meets and/or exceeds University Dining’s and franchise standards
• Assign daily tasks and assignments to student workers and staff during their shift
• Oversee work in kitchen, dish room, and/or dining area
• Train student workers and staff on recipes, production processes, and University dining standards
• Perform all tasks in all areas/functions, such as; setting up, closing down stations, food production, restocking, daily food prep, cashiering, taking inventory food waste management, cleaning and monitoring food quality
• Troubleshoot and solve concerns directly with customers as they arise

This position is considered essential and schedule may include weekend, evening, or early morning shifts.

About Us:

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full‑time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ .

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/ GED plus three years of food preparation experience and mastery of all kitchen and dining tasks and attributes; equivalent experience/education considered.
• Ability to read, write, weigh, and measure necessary.
• The ability to communicate is essential.
• Must have the ability to train and lead others.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualification is preferred but not required:

• Supervisory experience.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary $18.00/hr

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Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) 3:30pm-12:00am, Sun-Thurs

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No