Full Time Crew Member

Department: KU Dining Residential Dining
Reports To: Varies based on location
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: The anticipated pay for this position starts at $15.00. The final rate will be determined based on qualifications experience education and years within the job or industry.

Schedule: This is a full-time year-round position with multiple scheduling options employees are required to work at least one weekend shift per offer stable scheduling flexible shifts and no late nights.

Morning Shift:6:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Midday Shift:10:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Evening Shift:4:15 p.m. 9 p.m.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At KU Dining our mission is to create an unparalleled dining experience for our guests foster a culture of excellence among our well-trained and empowered staff and provide inviting spaces that reflect the warmth of the KU community. We strive to set a standard that goes beyond nourishment creating an environment where every meal becomes a highlight of the KU experience.

We employ full-time and part-time team members to serve the University of Kansas diverse dining needs. While our operations are large and fast-paced every role and every employee makes a meaningful impact.

At KU Dining we strive to provide a strong work-life balance and usually dothough certain busy periods may call for additional hours or longer days. Even so our team members enjoy reliable schedules meaningful time off and a collaborative atmosphere. Youll take pride in creating great food for KU students and have opportunities to grow your skills and career.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for a Crew Member who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is passionate about customer service teamwork and helping create positive dining experiences. Crew Members perform a blend of front-of-house and back-of-house duties including cashiering customer service dishwashing stocking cleaning bussing and light food prep.

Youll thrive here if youre dependable friendly flexible and take pride in a job well done.

Duties & Responsibilities of All KU Memorial Union Positions

1. Adhere to University and KU Memorial Union policies and procedures.
2. Support the KU Memorial Unions lines of effort initiatives and End State as described by the Executive Director and work to achieve and uphold the departments mission and core values: community dignity empowerment excellence innovation and safety.
3. Follow the 7 Team Principles: competence creating a cohesive team through mutual trust creating shared understanding setting clear leader intent written/verbal communication disciplined initiative and risk management.
4. Demonstrate a positive solution-oriented attitude in performing job responsibilities and collaborating with colleagues to foster a respectful and productive work environment.
5. Always exhibit professional decorum while representing the KU Memorial Unions and the University including routine events and meetings that occur outside of the kitchen around campus and in the community.

What Youll Do

• Perform a variety of tasks including cooking prepping cleaning dishwashing restocking serving food and cashiering.
• Follow all food safety rules for preparing handling and storing food.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace with a clean as you go approach.
• Communicate questions or concerns to your supervisor clearly and professionally.
• Support coworkers and work collaboratively to ensure tasks and assignments are completed efficiently.
• Assist with stocking general cleaning and covering workstations as needed.
• Interact positively with customers and follow up on concerns as appropriate.

Whats Required to Be Considered

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• At least one year of experience in a similar or related position
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it within six months

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous food service experience at a college institutional or high-volume dining operation
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment

Physical Requirements

• This position requires regular standing bending stooping extensive walking and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work on your feet for extended periods and follow all food safety and sanitation standards.

Weve Got You Covered

KU Dining offers great benefits for our team members including:

• Generous paid sick leave vacation and holidays
• Health dental vision and life insurance options
• Highly competitive retirement plan with a 7.5% employer match
• Two months of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Meal benefits and more!

Ready to Apply

Ready to join the KU Dining team

Apply online at and include your resume.

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