Student Assistant, Performance Nutrition Operations

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Student Assistant for Performance Nutrition Operations on the UT Main Campus. The role supports foodservice and fueling station operations for Texas Athletics during the Fall 2026 semester, with 27 hours per week and a non-exempt status.

Interns will assist with deliveries, food safety, and game-day setup under supervision, reporting to the Assistant Sports Dietitian and the Nutrition Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• All student assistants must hold a current ServSafe certification before handling food.
• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.
• Must have a Texas driver's license.
• Flexible schedule with occasional early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product from central receiving to all athletics fueling station locations on assigned routes.
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries under the direction of the Operations Manager.
• Perform vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any concerns.
• Maintain product integrity (temperature, packaging, handling) during transit.
• Communicate any delivery discrepancies or station concerns immediately to the Operations Manager.
• Assist with food prep tasks as assigned — ServSafe certification required.
• Fill stocking shifts as assigned — follow FIFO rotation standards at all times.
• Complete basic station restocking tasks as assigned during delivery windows.
• Support game-day setup, travel trunk packing, and breakdown as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Teamwork

Policy compliance

Driver's license

Education

Current UT Austin undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Student Assistant, Performance Nutrition Operations

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Hiring Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

27

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes:

Texas Athletics will define what it means to be the world's best intercollegiate athletics program, instilling passion, knowledge, and character for all student-athletes to compete to win, to succeed academically, to achieve their dreams in life, and to contribute to society. Our mission is to prepare students to win with integrity-in academics, in athletics and in life.

Purpose:

Texas Athletics Performance Nutrition is seeking passionate and growth-minded interns for the 2026 fall semester. Designed for applicants pursuing a career in nutrition and health promotion or operations within collegiate athletics, interns will be introduced to the foodservice aspects of sports nutrition including management of fueling station products and food safety. Interns will report to the Assistant Sports Dietitian and the Nutrition Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver product from central receiving to all athletics fueling station locations on assigned routes
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries under the direction of the Operations Manager
• Perform vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any concerns
• Maintain product integrity (temperature, packaging, handling) during transit
• Communicate any delivery discrepancies or station concerns immediately to the Operations Manager
• Assist with food prep tasks as assigned — ServSafe certification required
• Fill stocking shifts as assigned — follow FIFO rotation standards at all times
• Complete basic station restocking tasks as assigned during delivery windows
• Support game-day setup, travel trunk packing, and breakdown as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Consistently exemplify the core values and support the mission of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, SEC, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, SEC Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. As an employee of the university, if you witness or receive information about sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking that involves a current student or employee, you have a duty to promptly report the incident to the University's Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made by phone, email or online. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.

Required Qualifications:

• All student assistants must hold a current ServSafe certification before handling food
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Flexible schedule; including occasional early mornings and weekends
• Must adhere to all NCAA, University of Texas and University of Texas Athletics policies, rules and regulations
• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.
• Must have a Texas driver's license
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of the ServSafe Food Safety Certification
• Pursuing a degree in Sports Nutrition, Exercise Science, Wellness Health Promotion, Sport Management or a related health field

Driving Required:

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

• $8/hour

Working Conditions:

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Must be able to lift more than 25 lbs.
• May work around loud noises
• May work in all weather conditions, including inclement and extreme weather
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work evenings, weekends and holidays

Work Shift:

• Fall 2026 Semester (Rehire eligible based on performance)
• Work will be performed in person, on campus
• Flexible; weekly hours vary between 6 AM – 6 PM based on practice and game times and can be set around class schedules, occasional varied weekend hours

Required Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 Professional References with Contact Information

Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.