Food Service Worker

Ball State University Dining Services is a well-established and reputable department within Ball State University, a public research institution located in Muncie, Indiana. The university is committed to providing students, faculty, staff, and visitors with high quality dining experiences across various on-campus dining venues. Among its many amenities, Ball State Dining is known for offering diverse food options, attentive customer service, and a welcoming environment to foster campus community engagement and satisfaction. The Atrium_A dining facility is one of the key locations providing meal service, emphasizing freshness, nutritional balance, and efficient service for its patrons. The department values creating positive relationships with customers and maintaining exceptional standards in food safety and sanitation. This full-time Food Service Worker position offers stable on-campus employment with a competitive hourly wage of $16.27. Employees benefit from a robust package that includes medical, prescription, and dental plans, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, university-funded retirement plans, tuition discounts for employees and their families, and more. The hours for this role are scheduled across afternoons and evenings from Monday to Friday, with weekends off, ideal for individuals seeking consistent work patterns within an academic environment. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

About the role: The Food Service Worker at Ball State University Dining functions as an integral part of the food preparation and service team under supervision. This position involves a variety of responsibilities such as assembling meal supplies, setting up service areas, serving food, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas, operating dishwashing and auxiliary equipment, managing cashier functions using computerized registers, and ensuring excellent customer service through engaging interactions with patrons. Physical demands of the job include frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 35 pounds unassisted, and performing tasks that require manual dexterity and endurance. The role requires attentiveness to safety protocols, proper food handling, and hygiene standards in compliance with university and health regulations. The Food Service Worker may also be responsible for assisting with the preparation of fresh produce, grilling or carving food, assigning work to student employees, laundry support, and enforcing payment procedures. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, willingness to learn, reliability, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This position offers a chance to develop customer service skills while contributing to Ball State's vibrant campus community. With opportunities for growth, tuition benefits, and comprehensive healthcare coverage, this role is ideal for individuals interested in a rewarding career in food services at a major educational institution.