Dining Service Associate

Position Information

Position Information


EEO Statement


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Working Title
Dining Service Associate


Department
Housing: HSS Dining Service-1143


Requisition Number
S_260767


Posting Open Date
09/22/2026


Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
09/30/2026


Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Description of Work


The Dining Associate is a key position within University Dining Services.

As a Dining Service Associate, you will perform tasks in multiple areas/functions within the Dining Center, such as:

• Perform kitchen duties; including ingredient and food preparation, inventory, cooking and assembling recipes
• Set up and tear down stations
• Dish machine operations
• Build recipes based on established processes, procedures, guidelines, and recipes
• Monitor food quality, food presentation, and control food waste
• Assist within other areas as needed and other duties assigned

This position is considered essential and may have weekend or evening shifts.

About Us: At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off , including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options , including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL:

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience
• One year of experience in a work environment
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary
• Ability to communicate essential
• Food Handler's permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs required

Preferred Qualifications

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No


Physical Required
Yes


Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No


Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes


Posted Salary
$16.00/hr


How to Apply


Click on "Apply to this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact


Patrick McManus
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Job Category (old)
Office/Service


Job Type
Full-Time


Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Evenings and weekends


Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE


Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No


If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date