University of Arizona

Culinary and Food Services Attendant III (Dining Services Attendant, Senior) (Multiple Positions)


PayCompetitive
LocationTucson/Arizona
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: req14444
      Culinary and Food Services Attendant III (Dining Services Attendant, Senior) (Multiple Positions)
      Posting Number req14444
      Department Student Food Service
      Department Website Link https://union.arizona.edu/
      Location Main Campus
      Address Tucson, AZ USA
      Position Highlights

      Please Note: The number of openings has been updated from 10 to 11.

      The Arizona Student Unions is looking for multiple positions for Dining Services Attendants, Seniors (Culinary and Food Services Attendants III) to join our team. This dining services position performs various duties necessary in the preparation of the service of food and provides quality customer service to students, faculty, staff, and guests. Incumbents must be able to work weekends and nights.

      Student Union Memorial Center is one of the largest student unions in the United States. At a size of 405,000 square feet, SUMC contains everything students need.

      Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

      The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .

      Duties & Responsibilities
      • Inputs, receives, and puts away storeroom orders.
      • Prepares unit for opening, stocking, signs, cleanliness, and equipment.
      • Sets up Sequoia, retrieves banks, prepares market and food as needed.
      • Monitors food quality and employee productivity, completes product orders as required.
      • Ensures all areas are staffed, delegates job assignments.
      • Openly communicates with staff and supervisor.
      • Trains employees in their job duties and health codes.
      • Actively develops and supports a team-based focus within the Student Union.
      • Rings up orders accurately, accepts money, and returns correct change.
      • Counts bank to verify accuracy, enters totals on reports as required.
      • Greets and serves customers in a friendly, courteous manner.
      • Provides suggestions and input to supervisor.
      • Actively solves problems wherever possible.
      • Works harmoniously with coworkers.
      • Participates in employee discipline and guidance.
      • Oversees and assists with weekly inventory and controls labor and food costs.
      • Must be available to work weekends, holidays, day shift or nights.
      • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

      • Knowledge of Food Pro and forecasting, service needs, and modify delivery information.
      • Knowledge of and actively supports labor cost and food cost budgets.

      Physical Requirements:

      • Must be able to occasionally transport/move up to 50 lbs.
      Minimum Qualifications
      • High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
      • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
      • Supervisory experience in a restaurant.
      • Must be able to work weekends, evenings, days, and holidays.
      Preferred Qualifications
      FLSA Non-Exempt
      Full Time/Part Time Full Time
      Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
      Job FTE 1.0
      Work Calendar Fiscal
      Job Category University Operations
      Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
      Rate of Pay $15.35 - $16.00
      Compensation Type hourly rate
      Grade 2
      Career Stream and Level OC3
      Job Family Culinary & Food Services
      Job Function University Operations
      Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
      Number of Vacancies 11
      Target Hire Date
      Expected End Date
      Contact Information for Candidates Judy Harrison
      harrisoj@arizona.edu
      Open Date 4/11/2023
      Open Until Filled Yes
      Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
      Special Instructions to Applicant
      Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.


  • About the company

      95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.