Job Description

Dining Services Attendant (85 North) (Academic) Posting Number
req26440 Department
Arizona Student Unions Department Website Link Student Unions Location
Tucson 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. We're seeking a passionate Dining Services Attendant to bring their skills to our dynamic team. The Dining Services Attendant performs various duties necessary in the preparation or service of food. This is first in a series of four classifications and is distinguished from the Dining Service Attendant, Senior in that incumbents do not have lead responsibilities. This class typically reports to Dining Service Supervisor or Cook Lead. This position may require working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up and
  replenishes serving lines and serves customers in food service unit.
• Serves items
  following portion control.
• Performs food
  preparation tasks such as sandwich and salad making and beverage preparation,
  following written standardized recipes.
• Cleans and
  processes fruits and vegetables and prepares various salads, according to
  written standardized recipes.
• Weighs, labels
  and dates all food items: stores in designated areas.
• Operates and
  cleans food service equipment.
• Inventories
  area and completes required forms.
• Cleans countertops,
  walls, shelves, drain screens and floor mats.
• Maintains
  sanitation, health and safety standards in work area.
• Stocks as
  needed.
• Greets and
  serves customers in a friendly courteous manner.
• Takes
  suggestions and passes them onto the supervisor.
• Actively solves
  problems wherever possible.
• Works
  harmoniously with coworkers.
• Additional
  duties as assigned.

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of
  cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.
• Skills in using
  cleaning products and equipment.

Physical
Requirement:

• Occasionally
  lifts a maximum of 50lbs.

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.
• Must
  be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications 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
Culinary Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
$16.50 - $18.75 Compensation Type
hourly rate Grade
2 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
OC1 Job Family
Dining Job Function
Culinary 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
HR-Auxiliaries@arizona.edu Open Date
7/6/2026 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 Campus Safety 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 at cleryact@arizona.edu.