Salad Maker

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton is seeking a Kitchen Associate for central production in Dayton, OH. The role focuses on salad and grab-n-go items, plus deli meat slicing, following daily production worksheets and supervisor directions.

You will maintain sanitary work stations, set up/tear down production areas, and calculate item needs from production sheets. Swing shift, 6:00am–1:30pm; 35 hours per week; safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to communicate in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to lift/move pans and containers up to 60 pounds
• Ability to read English to follow instructions and recipes
• Must work in potentially wet floors and temperature extremes

Responsibilities

• Prepare salad items, grab-n-go items, and other daily production items.
• Slice deli meats as required by production worksheets.
• Set up, tear down, and clean production areas and equipment.
• Calculate item needs according to production sheets and labels.

Skills

Food preparation

Deli meat slicing

Recipe following

Sanitation

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job No: 503854
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Bargaining Unit, AFSCME
Department: Dining Serv - Central Production - 800621
Pay Grade: 2 - Non Exempt (BU Dining)
Advertised: September 08, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary

Position Summary: Responsible for preparation of all salad items, grab n go items, and all other items as required by daily production worksheets and/or under the direction of appropriate supervisory personnel. Responsible for the slicing of deli meats as required by daily production worksheets and/or under the direction of appropriate supervisory personnel. Must be able to follow and calculate a recipe. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary work station. Must follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures. Responsible for the set up/tear down/clean up of all production equipment and production areas. Calculate needs of the various items according to production sheets and labels.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to effectively communicate (written and spoken) in English.
• Must be able to listen attentively to supervisors and other employees.
• Must be able to exert well paced mobility for periods up to four (4) hours in length.
• Must have the ability to lift/place pans of food, containers and dish racks weighing up to 60 pounds on a regular basis. Must possess hand and finger dexterity to use small tools adeptly.
• Must be able to read English to follow written instructions, recipe formulations, etc.
• Must be able to stoop, bend and move from area to area in the kitchen and dining area.
• Must have a minimum of six (6) months in a food preparation position.
• Must be able to visually differentiate colors for the purposes of food safety.
• Must have basic math skills to calculate production requirements.
• Must be able to work when exposed to wet floors and temperature extremes

Preferred Qualifications

• One year work experience in a high volume food preparation setting.
• Serve Safe Certification desired.
• Should enjoy working with students and a diverse multi cultural staff.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

35 HOURS PER WEEK. Candidate must be willing to work varied work schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays. Swing shift. Primary shift 6:00am-1:30pm.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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