Part-Time Dining Staff, IU Dining and Hospitality

IU BLOOMINGTON HOSPITALITY (BA-HSPY-IUBLA)IU Dining and Hospitality is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to provide exceptional service to IU students, faculty, staff and guests for the fall 2026 semester.Join our dynamic team at one of our many locations across campus and be on the cutting edge of university food service. You will get the opportunity to learn from our certified chefs and our experienced managers, develop new skills, and build lasting relationships with IU Dining and Hospitality staff. Above all, you'll be able to provide high quality, delicious food and a great service experience for our guests!IU Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's core values of education, innovation, and tradition which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.Job Responsibilities will vary depending on the location to which you are assigned:Department Specific ResponsibilitiesPrepares fresh food from scratch by assisting with light food preparation and combining ingredients per standardized recipes and as directed by culinary leadership.Assembles menu items and serves food to guests.Works with a variety of culinary equipment.Stocks products as needed.Operates a POS (Point of Sale) registerMaintains dining room sanitation and appearance.EDUCATIONRequiredGeneral knowledge at the high school levelSkillsRequiredAbility and enthusiasm to work on a teamPositive attitude with a willingness to learnStrong commitment to guest serviceThis position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work and cleaning/ware washing. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. Using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing from 20 - 50 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. This role also will work indoors around both hot and cold temperatures and loud noises. This role involves handling meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens in the preparation of menu items and during the course of cleaning and ware-washing tasks. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Now hiring for fall 2026! Participate in our Hire Me recruitment program and you're eligible to receive a $500 fall bonus, enjoy training with our managers and chefs, and begin working shifts during welcome week. Full details of the Hire Me bonus.Applications accepted immediately. Position begins in August.What are some transferable skills you will learn from working for IU Dining and Hospitality as Part-Time Dining Staff:Professional communication skills: Learn how to communicate effectively with managers, chefs, full-time staff, peers, and guests.Time management and priority setting skills: Learn to balance work, studies and social engagements.Collaboration: Develop the ability to work in a team environment as an effective team playerGuest service expertise: Learn how to provide consistently outstanding guest service and anticipate guest needs. Bloomington, IndianaStarting rate is $12.25 per hourFlexible work schedule. Position is capped at 29 hours per week.For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:Comprehensive medical and dental insuranceHealth savings account with generous IU contributionsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsBasic group life insurance paid by IUVoluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insuranceBase retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vestingVoluntary supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each yearGenerous paid time off plansPaid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer eventsEmployee assistance program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.Career Level: Part Time EmployeeFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: Part Time EmployeeJob Family: Part Time EmployeeClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Request SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234