Part-Time Dining Services

Position Title: Part-Time Dining Services   Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)   Department:

51800 - Dining Overhead

  Advertised Salary: $13.75-$14.00/hr   Benefits:

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Part Time Support

  FLSA: Non-Exempt   Temporary/Continuing:  Continuing   Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time   Union Group: N/A   Term of Position: 12 Month   At Will/Just Cause: At Will   Summary of Position: Dining Services is seeking hard working individuals to join a team of professionals dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Several positions classified as part time continuing are available to assist in providing support in our retail, catering and residential food service operations, working up to 28 hours a week. Duties vary and could include greeting customers, processing meal plans, cash and credit card transactions utilizing a point of sales system, assisting with food production and service of food as needed. Individuals in this position will be exposed to all food types (ex. shellfish, peanuts, & fruit) in an environment where industrial strength cleaners are used. Work hours may vary, and you may be required to be on-call, work evenings, weekends and holidays.   Position Type: Staff   Required Education: High school diploma or GED equivalency.   Required Work Experience: Demonstrated history of effective interpersonal communication, teamwork, and providing cheerful customer assistance   Required Licenses and Certifications:     Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Customer service, food production, food service experience, cashiering/retail/cash handling, operating a point of sales system   Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities.
Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly and courteous manner.
Assist other food service employees as needed.
Respond to special dietary requests.
Assist with set up and maintenance of food serving and display areas in an attractive and sanitary manner.
To work various; shifts, stations, and scheduled hours. Duties may include working weekends, holidays, and being “on call”.
Assist in the University recycling efforts.
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.   Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:     Skills and Abilities: Able to communicate effectively.
Able to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
Ability to keep accurate records and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.   Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

  Optional Documents:     Special Instructions to Applicants:     Initial Application Review Date:
October 27, 2025   Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes   Posting Close Date:
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