Part-Time Residential Dining Services

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Big Rapids

1201 South State Street (Show on map)

Jul 21, 2025

Position Title:	Part-Time Residential Dining Services
Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:	51800 - Dining Overhead
Advertised Salary:	$13.75-$14.00/hr.
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:	Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:	Part-Time
Union Group:	N/A
Term of Position:	12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:	At Will
Summary of Position:	This position provides support in a residential food service operation working up to 28 hours a week. Duties include greeting customers, processing meal plans, cash and credit card transactions utilizing a point of sales system, and assisting with production and service of food as needed. Individuals in this position will be exposed to all food types (ex. shellfish, peanuts, & fruit) in an environment where industrial strength cleaners are used. Work hours may vary, and you may be required to be on-call.
Position Type:	Staff
Required Education:	High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Required Work Experience:	None required.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:	Bending Carrying Moving Reaching Twisting Balancing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Movement Standing Push/pull carts weighing a maximum of 125 pounds. Lift a minimum of 15 pounds and frequently up to 50 pounds.
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:	Six months of experience operating a point of sales system, various commercial kitchen equipment, utensils, and machines is preferred.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities. Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly and courteous manner. Assist other food service employees as needed. Respond to special dietary requests. Assist with set up and maintenance of food serving and display areas in an attractive and sanitary manner. To work various; shifts, stations, and scheduled hours. Duties may include working weekends, holidays, and being "on call". Assist in the University recycling efforts. Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:	Able to communicate effectively. Able to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner. Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards and practices. Ability to keep accurate records and perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc. Able to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Required Documents:	Cover Letter Resume
Optional Documents:	None
Special Instructions to Applicants:	None
Initial Application Review Date:	September 18th, 2023
Open Until Position is Filled?:	True
Posting Close Date:	None
EEO Statement:	Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.