Retail Dining Associate (0489) [Multiple Positions] [REPOST]

Northern Valley Indian Health; DeKalb (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Illinois University’s Campus Dining Service seeks a Retail Dining Associate for a 9-month term. The role supports food prep, service, and supervision of student workers in a busy campus setting.

You will work under the Food Court/Snack Bar Supervisor, handling prep, service, and sanitation tasks while ensuring safe food handling and customer satisfaction. This is a full-time slot within a dynamic dining program.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in food service.
• Possession of a valid Illinois Food Handler Training Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service.
• Operate cash register and take orders.
• Follow HACCP sanitation guidelines.
• Supervise student employees and train staff.
• Maintain front-of-house cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Retail Dining Associate (0489) [Multiple Positions] [REPOST]

Working Position Title Retail Dining Associate (0489) [Multiple Positions] [REPOST]

Classification

Classification Food Court/Snack Bar Attendant

Position Number

Position Number 00000489

Open Date

Open Date 09/09/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/29/2026

Priority Review Date

Employee Class

Employee Class Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Status

Position Status Regular

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job code

Job code 0516

Union Representation

Union Representation Union

Union Code

Union Code AFS - AFSCME, Local #963

Unit/Department

Unit/Department Campus Dining Service

College/Unit

College/Unit Campus Dining Service

Division

Location

Location SN DINE

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

The department of Campus Dining handles all things dining on campus. From residential meal plans to event catering, we provide nutritional food for students, faculty, staff and guests. We manage over a dozen eating establishments at NIU including residence hall dining, restaurants and coffee shops at the student center, and the café in Barsema Hall. We employ the students and professionals who work in our restaurants and cafes.

Position Summary

9-month position (Aug 16-May 15); actual start and end dates may vary by academic year This position reports to the Food Court/Snack Bar Supervisor. Employees in this series prepare and serve fast-food and beverages and/or supervise such activities in a snack bar/sundry operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Food Preparation

• Assist in food preparation
• Clean, slice and portion meats, vegetables and other foods for serving
• Prepare items for steam tables and holding carts including potatoes, pasta, sauces, and gravies
• Prepare salads and desserts
• Prepare coffee and tea and restock beverage area
• Prepare cold plate combinations and arrange ingredients attractively and add garnishes and dressing
• Prepare ingredients and assemble all orders of sandwiches, potatoes, soups and pizza including baking, grilling and frying
• Gather food supplies as needed
• Weigh/measure all food supplies using the correct measuring tool
• Use correct utensils for food preparation and serving

Food Service

• Assist in serving food, including order taking and the use of a cash register
• Replenish serving line and holding carts as needed

Sanitation

• Follow established sanitation principles in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points ( HACCP ) guidelines
• Follow established safety techniques
• Thaw food items according to established sanitation guidelines
• Use the oldest foods first, follow first in first out process ( FIFO )
• Check any leftover food for quality in accordance with established procedures
• Check food temperatures before preparing, during preparation, holding and serving
• Properly store all food items before, during, and after serving
• Ensure all stored foods are labeled with name of the item, date time, in shallow pans, covered and vented properly for cooling

Cleaning

• Assist with the front-of-house cleaning, including bussing tables and the general cleaning of the seating area
• Work with student employees
• Supervise student employees and assign daily tasks as needed
• Read the student job description
• Report any absences or problems to the Administrator or Student Manager
• Ensure that all workers assigned are properly trained to perform the tasks they are assigned to complete

Other Related Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public – Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
• Training and Teaching Others – Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person.
• Getting Information – Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Ability to make accurate and rapid calculations in the transfer of products and cash.
• Ability to maintain simple account records and forms

None

• One (1) year of experience in food service.
• Possession of a valid Illinois Department of Public Health, Food Handler Training Certification (from an American National Standards Institute ( ANSI ) accredited trainer).

N/A

N/A

N/A

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 09/01/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

Percent of Staff Year 0.75

Standard Hours Per Week 37.50

Working Hours

Working Hours varies based on department needs, includes nights weekends

Salary $24,365.25/annually (based on a 9-month appointment); NIU offers a robust benefits package.

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $16.66/hourly

Earn Type

Earn Type Hourly

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator Health Services Building Room 230 [e-mail] 815-753-5560

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affinity