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Food Service Worker

at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, United States

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Food Service Worker

Kansas State University

About This Role

Food Service Workers are part of a team who make great food and service happen in a large residence hall dining center by providing quality food and service to fun and appreciative students and guests. The 40 hours per week work schedule offers a generous benefits package. The work schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday (one day) every other weekend. A day off will be scheduled either before or after the weekend day. Early and late shifts are available.
Duties may include:
  • Preparing basic entrees and side dishes using standardized recipes and procedures.
  • Setting-up and preparing service platforms, salad bar, fruit/dessert area, and dining room areas for service of food.
  • Providing for customer needs during meal service.
  • Participating in daily meetings and effectively interacting with others.
  • Operating, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment in ware washing area and dish return belts. Cleaning and sanitizing all tableware trays, utensils, pots, pans.
  • Cleaning dining facility.
  • Laundering, folding, and storing linens.
  • May provide training and guidance to hourly student employees.

    About Us

    Housing and Dining Services is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. As a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. What a great team to be part of!
    Worksite Description

    This position is On-site.

    All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
    What You'll Need to Succeed

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Some knowledge of large scale food preparation, equipment, health sanitation, and safety procedures.
    • Ability to interact with others effectively, harmoniously, and in a courteous, pleasant manner.
    • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
    • Ability to learn to perform basic math computations; to accurately weigh and measure ingredients.
    • Ability to use and care for equipment and handle food safely while preparing high quality products.
    • Commitment to providing high quality services and products.

    Additional Role Information:
    • Completion of Food Service Training within 6 months of employment.
    • Work regularly requires moderate physical exertion to transport heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) repetitively.

    Sponsorship eligibility:

    Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
    How to Apply

    Please submit the on-line application.
    Application Window

    Applications close on: April 27, 2026
    Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

    $15.00 per hour. Some work shifts may be eligible for an additional $.60 per hour shift differential.


    To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/food-service-worker-manhattan-kansas-united-states-e126c79b-fa8e-497c-997a-abe183537996







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    Job Posting: 13530703

    Posted On: Mar 26, 2026

    Updated On: Mar 26, 2026

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