Dining Associate - Fall 2026

NC State Campus Enterprises • Raleigh, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Campus Enterprises is NC State University’s division of retail and hospitality organizations, dedicated to providing service excellence, value, and enrichment of the student experience in support of academic success. This role provides vital support to Campus Enterprises and NC State Dining by offering an excellent dining experience for all guests.

Requirements

• Current NC State University student with a flexible schedule
• Willingness to handle and serve all types of food (including meat products)
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and follow both written and verbal instructions and recipes to efficiently and accurately assemble menu items.
• Ability to work with a team and effectively communicate.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must attend mandatory student employee orientation and training sessions

Responsibilities

• Prep, serve and restock food items including all food groups.
• Carry pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Clean work areas (kitchen production area, customer service area, dining room, lobbies and restrooms).
• Wash dishes, glassware, equipment and serving utensils.
• Restock beverage and dining area as needed.
• Adhere to all recipe, production and presentation standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control while following all health, safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service and provide excellent customer service.
• Resolve customer concerns and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
• Operate micros system (point of sale) and accurately process transactions in adherence with university policy.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and guests.
• Help to maintain temperature and sanitation to ensure food safety and assist units in maintaining a Grade A sanitation of 95% or better.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Students will start at a training level of tier 1 at $11 per hour. Once they have demonstrated sufficient skills they may be eligible to be promoted to a tier 2 position at $12 per hour.
• Eligible students will receive longevity raises based on years of service within Campus Enterprises.
• Dining and Catering employees earn free meals and are eligible for an end-of-semester bonus of up to $200.
• Gain experience, grow your skills and get promoted
• Earn annual raises
• Connect with other students beyond the classroom
• Stand out to future employers
• Build strong relationships with supervisors who can serve as references

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed