Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

Food Service Workers are part of a team who make great 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 40 hours per week work schedule offers 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. Early and late shifts are available.

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. What a great team to be part of!

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Some knowledge of large scale food preparation, equipment, health sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Ability to interact with others effectively, harmoniously, and in a courteous, pleasant manner.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn to perform basic math computations; to accurately weigh and measure ingredients.
• Ability to use and care for equipment and handle food safely while preparing high quality products.
• Commitment to providing high quality services and products.

Additional Role Information:

• 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.
• Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the on-line application.

Application Window

Applications close on: December 15, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.00 per hour. Some work shifts may be eligible for an additional $0.60 per hour shift differential.