Work Study - Restaurant Worker

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The work study program at Des Moines Area Community College provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance postsecondary education. This 20-hour-per-week position aligns with a student’s schedule while delivering essential services to the College and the community.

DMACC seeks candidates who can take orders, process payments, and maintain a clean, safe dining area. This is a student work study opportunity designed to support on-campus operations and student services.

Qualifications

• Must have good customer service skills.
• Detail-Oriented, reliable and fully committed to the work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Take and process orders efficiently to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Process payment transactions accurately while balancing register drawers.
• Perform cooking and food prep following strict safety standards.
• Maintained a clean, compliant, and organized kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or \"See Resume\" will not be accepted.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail].

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Job Information

Job Number: 27-W02

Employment Date: As soon as possible.

Job Category: Student Positions

Application & Position Information Call: Thaer Taha at [phone] or [e-mail].

Salary Information: $14.00 per hour.

Job Summary

The work study program provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance the costs of postsecondary education. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for employment arranged around class schedules, while providing essential services to the College and the community.

Essential Functions

• Take and process orders efficiently to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Process payment transactions accurately while balancing register drawers.
• Perform cooking and food prep following strict safety standards.
• Maintained a clean, compliant, and organized kitchen and dining area.

Required Qualifications

• Must have good customer service skills.
• Detail-Oriented, reliable and fully committed to the work schedule.

Work Schedule

Flexible, 20 hours per week.

Posting Date

06/30/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

04/01/2027

Open Until Filled

Yes

Equal Opportunity Statement

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html .

ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail] .

Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone], FAX : [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, Email: OCR [e-mail] .

Posting Specific Questions

• * Are you eligible for Work Study?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you enrolled in financial aid eligible courses as a DMACC student?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please provide your student schedule.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)