Student Culinary Support - Kitchen & Dining Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a current UK student for an off-campus food service role in Lexington. The position involves setting tables, bussing, washing dishes, and assisting cooks, with duties extending to cleaning and dining room support.

Applicants should be able to work full-time with some weekends, meet health requirements, and obtain a Food Handlers Permit as necessary. The role emphasizes customer service and safe, sanitary operations.

Qualifications

• Must relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with staff.
• Effective communication with residents, families, staff and the public.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Must meet state health requirements and obtain Food Handlers Permit as needed.
• Able to perform tasks with light to medium physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Set up and bussing tables, washing dishes and assisting cooks.
• Prepare, wash and store dishes following procedures.
• Assist in serving and maintain clean dining areas and equipment.
• Help keep the kitchen and dining spaces safe and sanitary.
• Ensure good customer service in regard to food service.

Skills

Relate to residents

Effective communication

Regular attendance

Health requirement compliance

Food Handlers Permit (as required)

Physical stamina (medium work)

Team player

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a current UK student for an off-campus food service role in Lexington. The position involves setting tables, bussing, washing dishes, and assisting cooks, with duties extending to cleaning and dining room support.

Applicants should be able to work full-time with some weekends, meet health requirements, and obtain a Food Handlers Permit as necessary. The role emphasizes customer service and safe, sanitary operations.