Food Service Worker

Food Service Workers make good food and service happen for K-State students. This benefits eligible position functions as part of a FUN cohesive team providing meals in a Residence Hall Dining facility. Duties relating to service or production may...

  • 519891
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Department of Housing & Dining
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: May 27 2025
  • On-site

 

About This Role:

Food Service Workers are part of a team who make good food and service happen in a large residence hall dining center by providing quality food and service to fun and appreciative students and guests.  The work schedule is for a full 40 hours per week and includes a generous benefits package.  The work schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday (one day) every other weekend. A day off will be scheduled either before or after the weekend day.  Work shifts available are 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Duties may include:

  • Preparing basic entrees and side dishes using standardized recipes and procedures. 
  • Setting-up and preparing service platforms, salad bar, fruit/dessert area, and dining room areas for service of food.
  • Providing for customer needs during meal service.
  • Participating in daily meetings and effectively interacting with others.
  • Operating, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment in ware washing area and dish return belts. Cleaning and sanitizing all tableware trays, utensils, pots, pans. 
  • Cleaning dining facility.
  • Laundering, folding, and storing linens.
  • May provide training and guidance to hourly student employees.

About Us:

Housing and Dining Services  is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. As a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests.  The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food.  A great team to be part of!

Worksite Options:

Work is performed on-site.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Some food production, baking, and/or service experience in an institutional or volume setting.
  • Knowledge of large scale food production, service, equipment, food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to accurately weigh and measure ingredients, to use and care for equipment and handle food safely while preparing high quality products.

Other Requirements:

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
  • Completion of Food Service Training within 6 months of employment.
  • Work regularly requires moderate physical exertion to transport heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) repetitively.
  • Work is generally performed in a stationary position for periods of time.

How to Apply:

Please submit the on-line application.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. 

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$15.00 per hour.  Some work shifts are eligible for an additional $.60 per hour shift differential. 

 

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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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