Dining Hall Specialist UT Space Institute

As a Dining Hall Specialist you will serve as a key member of the dining team responsible for ensuring that food service operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will assist with kitchen prep and service salad bar setup cash register duties dining room presentation and maintaining a clean sanitary environment. Additionally this position plays a lead role in on-campus catering during regular business hours handling food delivery setup service and cleanup for special events.

The ideal candidate is proactive dependable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. You must be a team player who takes initiative and delivers great customer service.

• Perform a variety of kitchen and dining room duties including food prep salad bar maintenance serving entrees operating a register and setting/cleaning tables.
• Take the lead on catering requests during normal working hours including setup food delivery service and post-event cleanup.
• Maintain a clean healthy and organized environment following sanitation and food safety guidelines.
• Work closely with other dining staff to ensure that every guest has a positive and welcoming experience.
• Follow standard operating procedures and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Assist with food inventory meal planning and kitchen support tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid drivers license and dependable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including extra hours as needed to cover absences.
• Must pass a background check.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-basedvisa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in food service or catering is strongly preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Must be proactive responsible and dependable.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Work Location

• Location: Tullahoma TN

• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR03

• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere

• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

• This is a regular full-time non-exempt position with excellent benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Why Join UTSI

• Be part of a supportive and service-driven team that helps nourish and serve the campus community.
• Enjoy competitive pay comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to support on-campus events and daily dining operations.
• Work in a collegial environment at one of Tennessees premier public research institutions.

Apply today and help make every dining experience at UTSI a great one!