FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME)

CSU Monterey Bay is a well-established educational institution located at 100 Campus Center, Building 16, Seaside, CA 93955. As part of the California State University system, it provides quality higher education and fosters a vibrant campus community. Situated in a picturesque coastal area, CSU Monterey Bay serves a diverse student population and is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and public service. It combines a supportive academic environment with numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place to work and contribute towards educational goals. The university offers a dynamic workplace with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, valuing employees from all backgrounds and ensuring a fair and equitable work environment.

We are currently hiring immediately for a full-time Food Service Utility position within the campus dining services. This role primarily focuses on maintaining kitchen work areas to high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring smooth operational functionality of food service areas. As a Food Service Utility worker, you will play a crucial part in supporting the preparation and delivery of food by keeping equipment and utensils clean and orderly, contributing significantly to the overall dining experience of students, faculty, and staff. This position is a regular full-time role requiring a Monday to Friday schedule, with variable hours and weekend shifts as needed. The role pays a competitive fixed rate of $19.00 per hour.

The responsibilities include sweeping and mopping floors to meet safety and sanitation regulations, washing food preparation surfaces such as worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks, as well as trash removal and garbage can cleaning. Additionally, you will assist with transferring supplies and equipment between storage and work areas, supporting banquet setups and front-of-house operations, and helping with loading, unloading, and delivering supplies and products. Compliance with all outlined sanitation and safety protocols is mandatory. This position requires previous dishroom experience, ensuring familiarity with kitchen sanitation standards and effective workflow practices.

Joining CSU Monterey Bay’s dining team offers more than just a job. Employees receive complimentary shift meals and a $55 reimbursement for safety shoes, promoting both health and comfort in the workplace. The university fosters a culture of continuous learning, growth, and meaningful impact, empowering associates to contribute positively and take pride in their work. Applicants will find career advancement opportunities along with competitive wages, various benefits, and perks such as instant pay access through the One @ Work app.

Applicants interested in this opportunity will appreciate the inclusive workplace culture here, as CSU Monterey Bay is committed to equal employment opportunity and treating all associates fairly regardless of race, national origin, gender, disability status, or other protected categories. All qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation. The job posting includes details on potential temporary layoff periods, reflective of the academic calendar and food service demands, and acknowledges that the position’s duties may evolve with changing business needs.