Dining Services Attendant, Senior

Posting Number

req24411

Department

Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link

Student Unions

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary creativity meets community. The Arizona Student Unions is looking for a Dining Services Attendant, Sr. to join our team. This position is responsible for various duties in the preparation and service of food, providing quality customer service to students, faculty, staff, and guests.

This position requires evening, weekend, and holiday work.

This position is an academic position and will work during the school year with summers off.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets and serves guests courteously; prepares orders accurately and efficiently while ensuring quality and consistency.
• Maintains proper staffing levels, delegates tasks, and fills in during breaks or shortages.
• Supports labor and food cost goals; assists with forecasting and cost summaries using FoodPro.
• Ensures the unit is clean, stocked, and organized; properly stores and rotates inventory.
• Trains and monitors staff performance; participates in student hiring, mentoring, and team building.
• Follows food safety, allergen, and sanitation guidelines; ensures compliance with operational standards.
• Oversees cashier accuracy and payment handling; completes shift reports, waste logs, and temperature logs.
• Communicates effectively with staff and supervisors; provides input on sales trends and actively resolves issues.
• Assists with weekly inventory and product ordering from vendors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of food service operations, including sanitation standards and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food service equipment such as steamers, slicers, and fryers.
• Knowledge of labor and food cost budgets and how to support them effectively.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and software relevant to food service.
• Skill in communicating clearly and professionally with staff and customers.
• Ability to apply operational knowledge to maintain efficiency and safety in a food service environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to transport and/or lift a maximum of 50 lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Five years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be able to work nights, holidays, weekends, and days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food service experience.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

University Operations

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$ $20.63

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

3

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC3

Job Family

Culinary & Food Services

Job Function

University Operations

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Guadalupe Hollis

Open Date

11/6/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office