Food Service Worker

Announcement

Details


Open Date
08/10/2026


Requisition Number
PRN17330N


Job Title
Food Service Worker


Working Title
UMFA Cafe Kitchen


Career Progression Track
A


Track Level

FLSA Code
Nonexempt


Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No


Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student


Temporary?
No


Standard Hours per Week
1-19


Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time


Shift
Day


Work Schedule Summary

Currently seeking someone with availability Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 am-4:30 pm

This position is 10-19 hours per week and may require weekends and some evenings.

Hours of operation: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (8:00 pm on Wednesday) Sat-Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Shifts vary based upon the availability of other staff members.

Is this a work study job?
No


VP Area
Academic Affairs


Department
00073 - Utah Museum of Fine Arts


Location
Campus


City
Salt Lake City, UT


Type of Recruitment
External Posting


Pay Rate Range
14.00 + tips


Close Date
10/09/2026


Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
08/24/2026


Job Summary


The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is located on the campus of the University of Utah and offers visitors the opportunity to explore over 5,000 years of human creativity with a collection of over 20,000 objects and art works from classic Greek and Roman antiquities to cutting-edge, contemporary art. Founded in 1914, the UMFA is the state of Utah's art museum, creating exhibitions and programs that serve a wide array of audiences. The UMFA is housed in the award-winning Marcia and John Price Museum Building.

Candidates for this position will be primarily assigned to kitchen duties, but will also be expected to learn and demonstrate knowledge of Barista duties. This is a fast-paced work environment, combining intense periods of food service and heavy cleaning duties, with limited customer interaction. Kitchen staff will be expected to perform both opening and closing duties, with studious concern for procedural standards in cleanliness, food safety, quality, presentation and cooperation with others.

Responsibilities


Kitchen staff will require a Utah Food Handler's permit (UMFA will provide if necessary)

Kitchen Staff's primary responsibilities are as follows:

a. Preparing menu items in a timely fashion according to recipes and customer requests

b. Dishwashing

c. Constant, thorough cleaning of food prep areas and machinery

d. Receiving, stocking and maintaining inventory

e. Daily food pre-preparation

f. Maintain high levels of personal hygiene

g. An accommodating ability to work with others

h. Awareness of the Museum operations and programs

Minimum Qualifications


Current Food Handler's Permit within one month of employment; must be able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in English; and a commitment to providing excellence in service required. Six months food handlers' experience is preferred.

Preferences


A successful candidate possesses exceptional food handling knowledge, moderate customer service skills, is a dedicated self-starter with attention to food presentation, cleanliness and teamwork, and is reliable and dependable.

Previous kitchen experience is preferred.

Special Instructions Summary


Please provide class schedule and/or list of availability.

Additional Information


The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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