Food Service Worker I

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

When business needs fluctuate throughout the year, Michigan Dining will offer work assignments based on availability and selected through the seniority-driven bidding process. Work assignments may be required in other departments to ensure year-round work schedules for all staff members that want that, seasonal leave requests may be approved on a year by year basis at the unit discretion.

What You'll Do as a Food Service Worker I

As a Food Service Worker I for Michigan Dining you will follow standardized recipes for all meals either in a back-of-house production kitchen or a front-of-house station and maintain a clean work environment following HACCP standards and health codes. Set up assigned work station or stations including receiving and storage of supplies. Assist cooks and bakers by performing routine food preparation tasks. Trim and slice cooked meats and cheeses. Clean and process raw vegetable and fruits.

Why Work at Michigan?

• Earn a Living Wage - M|Dining positions range from $19 - $23 per hour, with annual increases.
• Work-Life Balance - consistent schedules and paid holidays.
• Culinary Excellence - M|Dining has received national recognition for culinary achievements.
• Unbeatable Benefits - health, dental, vision and matched retirement contributions.
• Growth Opportunities - continuing education and tuition assistance, culinary certifications.
• Locations near AAATA bus routes, with free bus fare for employees.

Required Qualifications*

• Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends & holidays.
• Ability to understand and implement OSEH and HACCP physical and food safety standards and use resources responsibly, and recognize and minimize waste.
• Maintain a static position for extended periods of time.
• Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule

Sunday - Tuesday 9:30am - 6:00pm

Wednesday - Thursday Off

Friday - Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Department: M|Dining - South Quad

Hourly Rate: $19.09-$20.25

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Key skills/competency

• Food Preparation
• HACCP Standards
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Operations
• Sanitation
• Recipe Adherence
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Inventory Management
• Waste Reduction