Working Title	Dining Service Associate-Cook (2:00pm-10:30pm, M-F)
Department	Housing: HSS Dining Service-1143
Requisition Number	S_250803
Posting Open Date	12/05/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	12/15/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	The Dining Associate performs tasks in multiple areas/functions within the Dining Center. As a Dining Associate you will: Set up and close stations. Read recipes, prepare ingredients, and execute recipes. Re-stock stations. Assist with inventory Assist with cleaning and dish machine operation. Assist with the monitoring of cost and waste control. Ensure that food presentation and monitoring food quality (temperature, taste, and appearance) meet dining standards. Assist with training of student staff. Provide excellent customer service. Operate the computer for some training, email, ESS, and other related tasks. About Us: At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work 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 real impact in Nebraska. When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans with a university match As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See *https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/*.
Minimum Required Qualifications	High School education plus one year of experience in a work environment required; equivalency considered. Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary. Flexibility, ability to communicate and being a team player 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	$15.00/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	Pat McManus 402-472-1069 pmcmanus2@nebraska.edu
Job Category (old)	Office/Service
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)	2:00pm-10:30pm, M-F; occasional weekends
Work Location (City, State)	Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	No
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