Senior Food Service Worker, Dining Services

UC Riverside's Dining Services is a vital component of the university's commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences for students, staff, and faculty members. The department is dedicated to serving nutritious, diverse, and delicious meals in a welcoming environment that fosters community and supports campus life. As a part of a large public research university, Dining Services at UC Riverside not only emphasizes excellent food service but also prioritizes sustainability, food safety, and customer satisfaction. Their team works diligently to meet the needs of a dynamic campus community, continuously improving services to enhance the overall dining experience.

The Senior Food Service Worker position at UC Riverside is a partial-year, hourly role offered at a competitive wage of $25.00 to $26.19 per hour, with a minimum pay of $25 per hour upon hire. This role involves performing a variety of semi-skilled duties related to food preparation, customer service, safety, sanitation, and general cleaning within one or more kitchens or dining areas across UCR Dining Services. The position may require leadership responsibilities, such as overseeing a small team of student staff members in a collaborative and team-oriented environment. This role is critical in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety, which in turn supports the university's broader mission to deliver excellent campus dining.

As a Senior Food Service Worker, you will be expected to demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to interact effectively and professionally with customers, supervisors, and coworkers. The role demands attention to detail, the ability to follow explicit directions and procedures precisely, and adherence to safety protocols as outlined in the Injury Illness Prevention Program Guidelines. Physical stamina is necessary as this job requires standing, walking, climbing, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and crouching for extended periods, as well as the ability to lift and move weights up to 50 pounds safely.

This position requires compliance with California Health and Safety Codes, including knowledge of sanitation and safety standards in food preparation and storage. The Senior Food Service Worker must be proficient in handling various food measurements, inventory counting, and accurate record-keeping. The role also involves working in environments with temperature extremes, continuous noise, and other physical demands typical of food service settings.

UC Riverside Dining Services seeks individuals who have recent experience in customer service environments where meeting or exceeding customer needs is paramount. The candidate must have current work authorization and comply with university policies and regulations. Although the university cannot sponsor employment visas for this position, it supports a diverse workforce subject to applicable federal, state, and local directives.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in food service within an educational institution renowned for its learning environment, diversity, and commitment to sustainability. Working at UC Riverside Dining Services means being part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing the campus community through quality service and outstanding dining experiences.