Quick Service Team Member

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is seeking a Quick Service Team Member for Selleck Dining Center. This full-time role supports the quick service made-to-order concept with mobile ordering. You’ll perform kitchen duties, assemble orders, monitor quality, and help in other areas as needed in a fast-paced dining environment.

The position is essential and located in Lincoln, NE. Benefits include paid time off, comprehensive insurance options, retirement plans, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test.

Responsibilities

• Perform back of the house kitchen duties: ingredient prep, inventory, cooking and assembling orders, station setup/closing, dish machine operations and cleaning.
• Build orders based on established processes, procedures and recipes.
• Monitor food quality and presentation; control food waste.
• Assist in other areas as needed.

Skills

Readiness

Writing

Weighing

Measuring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL

Job description

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Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

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 Notice of Nondiscrimination

Working Title

Department

Department Housing: AS Dining Service-1135

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260887

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 11/02/2026

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) 11/10/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Quick Service Team Member is an key position within Dining Services. This position will work within Selleck Dining Center, which is one of the quick serve made to order concepts that relies on the mobile ordering platform for orders.
As a Quick Service Team Member, you will:

• Perform all back of the house kitchen duties, including ingredient and food preparation, inventory, cooking and assembling orders, setting up and closing stations, recipe preparation, dish machine operations and cleaning.
• Build orders based on established processes, procedures, guidelines, and recipes.
• Monitor food quality, food presentation, and control food waste.
• Assist within other areas as needed and other duties assigned.

This position is considered essential.

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
• High School education plus one year of experience in a work environment required; equivalency considered.
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary.
• Ability to communicate essential.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test.

Preferred Qualifications

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

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

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $16.00/hr

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Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

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

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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