Temporary - Dining Services Assistant

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Lakeside Cafe

Job Summary

The Temporary employee will support Lakeside Cafe as a Dining Services Assistant on the Statesboro Campus. The Dining Services Assistant plays a key role in providing a clean, efficient, and welcoming dining experience across Georgia Southern's residential dining halls. Depending on the assignment, responsibilities include food serving, maintaining dining room cleanliness, and dishroom operations. This position supports the overall mission of delivering excellent service to students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Temporary employees are employed according to departmental need and the length of time will vary by workload and may not exceed 1300 hours worked in a 12-consecutive month period.

This position works on an as needed basis and is non-benefited.

Responsibilities

• Serves food in a courteous and efficient manner
• Maintains food quality, temperature, and portion control
• Set up, restock, and clean food stations
• Assists customers with food choices and questions
• Follows food safety and sanitation regulations
• Greets and assists guests
• Cleans and sanitize tables, chairs, and counters
• Restocks condiments, utensils, and napkins
• Sweep and mop floors, empty trash and recycling
• Maintains a clean, organized dining space
• Sorts, rinses, and loads dishes into dish machines
• Operates dishwashing equipment
• Restocks clean kitchenware and utensils
• Maintains cleanliness in the dishroom and workstations
• Follows proper sanitation and safety procedures

Shift Specifics

• 20 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Proposed Salary

$10.00 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

January 23, 2026

Application review may begin as early as December 10, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at or by email at

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at , or email

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources:

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position is not required to drive.

Background Check

• Standard

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