Part-time Food Service Worker - BYU Cougareat

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT
•Onsite

About The Position

BYU Dining Services is hiring a dependable, hardworking part-time Food Service Worker for various locations in the Cougareat and Retail Restaurants. Assigned locations may vary and include food-service, retail, custodial, and dishroom operations. The position averages up to 17.5 hours per week, and applicants should be available during the day, especially Mondays and Wednesdays. The role involves customer service, preparing and stocking food or merchandise, maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, handling deliveries and inventory, and following food safety and workplace procedures. Employees collaborate with teams across Cougareat operations and may take on additional duties supporting daily operations and special events. Typical starting pay is $12.00 per hour or more, depending on experience, with a $2.00-per-hour Dining Meal Credit and other listed benefits.

Requirements

  • Firm commitment to the Mission of BYU.
  • Availability during the day on Mondays and Wednesdays.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
  • Reliability, punctuality, and commitment to scheduled shifts.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn food safety procedures and kitchen operations.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform moderate physical tasks.
  • Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and excellent teamwork and customer service skills.
  • Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and remain in the position.
  • All employees must abide by BYU's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and are expected to support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous food service experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide friendly, professional customer service by greeting guests, answering questions, and assisting with purchases or orders.
  • Prepare, assemble, package, or stock food, beverages, retail merchandise, or supplies according to department standards.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas, including dining spaces, kitchens, retail areas, storage rooms, or service locations.
  • Restock ingredients, merchandise, cleaning supplies, and other inventory to support daily operations.
  • Receive, organize, transport, and properly store deliveries, inventory, and supplies according to established procedures.
  • Perform routine cleaning, sanitation, waste removal, and custodial tasks.
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and equipment operating procedures relevant to the assigned work area.
  • Collaborate with team members across Cougareat operations to provide efficient, accurate, high-quality service.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned to support daily operations, special events, and BYU Dining Services.

Benefits

  • Employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household
  • Access to the library
  • Free on-campus parking
  • Free UTA pass
  • Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
  • $2.00 per hour in Dining Meal Credit
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