Clark Bakery Dining Associate (Non-Student Hourly)

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The UNT Dining Associate at Clark Bakery plays an essential role in supporting safe, efficient, and consistent dining operations within UNT Dining Services. This position assists with daily kitchen production, meal service, sanitation, and general dining area operations to help ensure quality service for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The Dining Associate works collaboratively with cooks, production staff, supervisors, and other dining team members to support timely meal preparation and service while following established food safety, sanitation, and operational standards. This role may provide support across various service areas as needed, helping maintain adequate staffing and smooth operations during meal periods. The Dining Associate contributes to a welcoming and positive dining environment by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked work and service areas, assisting with food preparation and service, and responding to operational needs in a professional and timely manner. The position is an important part of the Clark Bakery team and helps ensure a safe, clean, and enjoyable dining experience for the UNT community.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently, with attention to detail
Basic knowledge of food service, sanitation, and workplace safety practices, or the ability to learn and apply these practices promptly
Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods throughout a scheduled work shift
Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and punctuality
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
Excellent communication skills
A passion for providing exceptional service

Nice To Haves

6 Months General Dining, Retail, Bakery working experience

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of high-quality baked good items each meal service, including daily prepared items.
Knowledge of the proper care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils, understands health hazards related to food preparation and service, and is aware of necessary precautionary measures, including safety and security protocols relevant to the work performed.
Follows standardized processes to minimize turnaround time and ensure a consistent supply of cleaned and sanitized dishes, pots and pans.
Assists with additional bakery duties as assigned.