Dining Services Student Workers

Join the Union Dining team as a Dining Services Student Worker in one of our dining halls or retail operations on campus. Union Dining Services strives to be the best in culinary excellence, and as a Dining Services Worker, you play a critical role in the customer experience. From assisting in the preparation and service of food to maintaining the presentation of the dining halls to assisting guests, we have a variety of roles and will find the right one for you!

Department: Dining Services

Location: Various

Supervisor's Name: Varies by unit

Please indicate hours/shifts available: days, nights, weekends

Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr

A Student Worker at Union College's dining services would likely perform tasks such as assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas, serving food to customers, stocking supplies, and providing customer service. Responsibilities include adhering to standardized recipes, following safety procedures, and contributing to a positive guest experience. This role presents a valuable opportunity to gain experience in the food service industry and develop essential skills in the professional world. cu

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Food Preparation and Service: Prepare food items following standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Workstation Setup: Set up prep tables, service counters, hot wells, and steam tables.
• Customer Service: Serve food to guests, answer questions, and address any concerns with a positive demeanor.
• Sanitation and Cleaning: Break down, clean, and sanitize workstations, dining areas, and kitchens according to established safety standards.
• Stocking and Supplies: Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking food and non-food supplies.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to food safety and health regulations, and follow company policies.
• Teamwork: Cooperate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient dining operations.

Qualifications:

• Customer Service Skills: The ability to interact courteously with guests and provide a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Must be willing to acquire or already possess a food safety certification.
• Dependability and Instruction Following: Must be dependable, able to follow both written and oral instructions, and take instruction.
• Flexibility: Be flexible with hours to accommodate daily routines and extracurricular activities.
• Communication Skills: Ability to establish and maintain cooperative communication.

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).