Senior Food Service Worker, Dining Services

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 43,952 - 54,685; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is hiring a Senior Food Service Worker in their Dining Services. This full-time position involves food preparation, customer service, safety and sanitation, and overseeing student staff.

The salary range is $43,952 - $54,685 annually, with consideration for experience and qualifications. Current work authorization is required, with no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization required. No visa sponsorship is available.

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation duties.
• Provide customer service.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Carry out general cleaning duties.
• Lead a small group of student staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Safety and sanitation

Leadership

Job description

Senior Food Service Worker, Dining Services

Priority Application Deadline: 06/11/2025

Overview

Job ID: 35926862

Category: Food Service Operations

Organization: Auxiliary Services

Department: Dining Services

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Salary: $43,952 - $54,685

Date Posted: May 28, 2025

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Schedule: Varies

Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)

Level of Supervision: General Supervision

Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff

Other Information: Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No; UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a Senior Food Service Worker.

The full salary range for the Senior Food Service Worker is $25.00 - $26.19 per hour.

We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

***Please note the salary range has been updated as of June 22, 2025.***

The Senior Food Service Worker performs a variety of semi‑skilled duties that relate to food preparation, customer service, safety and sanitation, and general cleaning duties in one or more kitchen and/or a dining area for UCR Dining Services. The Senior Food Service Worker may serve in a leadership capacity over a small group of student staff in a team environment.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Food preparation
• Customer service
• Safety and sanitation
• General cleaning duties
• Leadership over a small group of student staff

Requirements

Current work authorization required. No visa sponsorship is available.