Job Description

Dining Services Attendant, Senior (Nrich) Posting Number
req26395 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, Senior to bring their skills to our dynamic team. As a Dining Services Attendant, Senior you will perform various duties necessary for the preparation and service of food. You will provide quality customer service to students, faculty, staff, and guests. 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; paid vacation, 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

• Inputs, receives and stores storeroom orders.
• Prepares the unit for opening by stocking, setting up signs, ensuring cleanliness, and checking equipment.
• Sets up Sequoia, retrieves banks and prepares the market and food as needed.
• Monitors food quality and employee productivity.
• Communicates openly with staff and supervisor.
• Completes product orders as required.
• Trains employees in their job duties and health codes requirements.
• Actively develops and supports a team based focused environment within Student Unions.
• Rings up orders accurately, accepts payment and provides correct change.
• Counts bank to verify accuracy.
• Enters totals on reports as required.
• Participates in employee discipline and guidance.
• Actively supports labor and food cost budget goals.
• Oversees and assists with weekly inventory.
• Controls labor and food costs.
• Performs forecasting, identifies service needs, and modifies delivery information as needed.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly courteous manner.
• Provides suggestions and input to supervisor.
• Actively solves problems whenever possible.
• Works harmoniously with coworkers.
• Ensures all areas are staffed and delegates job assignments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of food service operations, including sanitation standards and food preparation.
• Knowledge of labor cost and food cost budgets.
• Knowledge of food service equipment, such as steamers, slicers, and fryers.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of Food Pro.

Physical Requirement:

• Occasionally lift 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.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications FLSA
Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Culinary Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
$16.50 - $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
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
8/3/2026 Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
HR-Auxiliaries@arizona.edu Open Date
6/30/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter 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.