West Windsor and Trenton
Posted: 25-Jun-25
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
Internal Number: 368865
Compensation Overview of the Position:
- Full-time, Regular, Teamsters Union Job Classification
- Starting wage: $22.02/hr
- 40 hours a week, 9-months per year
- Schedule is based on business needs and may include evenings and weekends as necessary to accommodate catering event schedules
- Monday through Wednesday, 10:30 am to 7 pm
- Thursday and Friday, 3 pm to 11:30 pm
- Benefits eligible: Health insurance, dental insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending, etc.
- Regent Scholarship: Free tuition on first Bachelorâ™s degree, discounted tuition after
- The successful completion of a background check is required. However, criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
UMD Dining Services provides diverse and high-quality dining options across campus, including Superior Dining, our all-you-care-to-eat residential dining center, and a Food Court with five unique conceptsâ”Subs & Wraps, Burgers, Pizza, Burritos, and Grab & Go. We also operate Northern Shores Coffee Shop, two dining kiosks, and a full-service restaurant, along with catering services for campus events. Dining Services focuses on providing diverse food options, sustainability efforts, and quality service to the campus community.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for team oversight of set up, delivery, and execution of service
- Operate a variety of equipment used in preparation, delivery, service of hot and cold foods and beverages
- Organize and direct the team to meet standards and deadlines efficiently
- Provide excellent customer service by maintaining a professional, friendly and service oriented demeanor
- Operate the POS system and comply with cash handling policies
- Prepare items, set up, tear down, and clean up each meal period
- Complete any cashier related reporting â—‹ Maintain cleanliness and organization of workplace and service areas
- Put away food and supplies
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly cleaning as assigned
- Maintain timeliness of tasks concurrent with operation schedules and needs
Compliance & Safety:
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and food quality
- Monitor and ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this work and do not limit the assignment of related responsibilities in any position of this class or assignment of responsibilities performed by a lower classification. Dining Services retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position to assist in all areas of Dining Operations based on business needs.
Goal 2: Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
- Goal 2 started in 2010 to advance equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and social justice within the campus community.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- At least 2 years of relevant experience or education in customer service or food service
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the assignment
- Ability to interact in a public setting in a respectful and professional manner
- Cashier experience preferred but not required
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 4 hours)
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Experience in supervising or leading teams is a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to make independent decisions regarding food quality and preparation
- Demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a team and work collaboratively with others