Sr. Dining-Room Assistant, Food Services, Full Time

The University of Miami is a prominent academic institution known for its commitment to excellence in education, research, and community service. Located in the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, the university is recognized for its diverse student body and distinguished faculty dedicated to fostering innovation and academic growth. The University operates the UHealth-University of Miami Health System, which is South Florida’s only university-based health system. This system integrates leading-edge patient care with groundbreaking research and medical education through the Miller School of Medicine, serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The institution holds a reputation for outstanding teaching, research, and patient care, boasting more than one million patient encounters annually and physicians across more than 100 specialties and subspecialties. With a focus on an inclusive environment, the University of Miami provides equal employment opportunities, safeguarding applicants and employees from discrimination on federally protected grounds.

The University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Food Services UTower is currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Food Services team member to join their staff. This full-time position involves working 40 hours per week across various shifts including days, evenings, and nights, aligning with the service needs and availability requirements. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation and pleasant atmosphere of the dining areas within the hospital and clinic facilities. The role centers on maintaining cleanliness, stocking, customer service, and supporting overall food service operations.

The Food Services position involves key responsibilities such as cleaning and stocking dining areas, monitoring food levels and coordinating with senior staff to replenish supplies, laundering kitchen towels, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and serving areas. It also includes erecting, dismantling, cleaning, and storing dining room furniture, facilitating correct order processing to ensure customers receive accurate food items, and managing crowd flow to reduce wait times. Given the healthcare environment, adhering to university and unit-level policies and safeguarding institutional assets is a high priority. The role requires a commitment to creating a pleasant and hospitable environment within the dining spaces, involving proactive tasks to secure the dining room at closing. Candidates will find this position an engaging opportunity to contribute significantly to the hospital’s patient and staff experience by fostering a clean, efficient, and welcoming food service setting.

The University of Miami offers a competitive salary structure paired with a comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical, dental, and tuition remission options, among others. Employees are supported through a vibrant work culture that values independence as well as collaborative efforts, and the institution encourages a commitment to its core values. With a minimum requirement of two years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, the position demands attention to detail, the ability to analyze and prioritize work under pressure, discretion in handling confidential information, and flexibility to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed. Joining the Food Services team at the University of Miami Hospital & Clinics represents an excellent opportunity to be part of a leading academic medical center renowned for its excellence in patient care and community impact.