Student Technical Assistant - Beaver Classic Retail

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University (OSU) Creamery is hiring for 10 part-time Student Technical Assistant positions in the Department of Food Science & Technology. Up to 24 hours per week, these roles support retail operations and production activities in the Creamery.

Staff will handle orders, operate the POS, assist with exchanges, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards while developing professional skills. This student role emphasizes teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a school program (HS/CC/University).
• Must meet academic standing requirements; students on academic suspension not eligible.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Criminal history check required due to OSU policies.
• International students may have reduced hours under USCIS rules.

Responsibilities

• Complete retail shop orders: scooping, cones, milkshakes, and other duties.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and workspaces.
• Operate POS, track orders and sales, handle cash, interact with customers.
• Assist with ice cream exchanges with the production plant and paperwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Diversity awareness

English fluency

Education

Enrollment in a program

US work eligibility

Job description

Department:

Food Science & Technology

For additional information please contact: Sara Maruyama at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 10 part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University (OSU) in the OSU Creamery.

• Completing orders in the retail shop including uniformed scooping, baking waffle cones, crafting milkshakes and other operational needs
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and workspaces
• Operating the point-of-sale system, tracking orders and sales, handling cash and interacting with customers
• Assist with ice cream exchanges with the production plant and completing paperwork

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication, Teamwork, Technology, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated
• Ability to shift one’s approach when working with a variety of organizations and people from diverse cultures, communication styles, histories and team structures
• Able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner
• Passion and interest in food or foodservice
• The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral English
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with retail ice cream shops or retail sales
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Prior food service or other customer service experience
• Demonstratable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Required to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Card within 15 days of employment
• Expected to work frequent evening and weekend hours, as required, to support production needs
• Will be working in a fast-paced environment, often required to lift more than 50 lbs
• Lift, push, pull and carry items weighing 50-100 lbs repeatedly
• May require walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods
• May require working with or around cleaning chemicals
• Required to attend staff meetings, supervisory meetings and professional development sessions
• Shift and/or work assignments may be changed based on operational needs

Salary Range:

15.55

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-21

Anticipated End Date: