Dining Attendant - Continuous; appointment - M Food

About the Job

Teamster priority period runs from 6/28/2024 - 7/4/2024

An attendant at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a crucial member of the M Food Co. team for ensuring the smooth operation of the residential dining halls and retail locations across the Twin Cities campus (East Bank, West Bank, and St. Paul Campus). Attendants play a meaningful role in providing an exceptional dining experience for students, faculty, and staff.

The attendant is to assist with setting up and maintaining the dining area, including cleaning tables and chairs, replenishing food and beverages, and ensuring the overall cleanliness of the dining hall. Additionally, attendants may also be responsible for stocking and organizing supplies, managing dishwashing stations, and assisting with food preparation.

This position is a blanket position which means work assignments are assigned and changed based on location and operational needs until a position is awarded.

This position is a 9 month appointment and will run from approximately August 24 to May 15. Due to the variations in the academic year, it is possible that this job will have a reduction of hours during breaks.

Work Hours: Variable – To Be Determined

Work Days: Variable – To Be Determined

This position may be designated as essential. This position is represented by the Teamsters Bargaining Unit.

Pay for this position is $20.00 per hour.

• Washes service ware, pots and pans by hand or using a dishwashing machine
• Maintains cleanliness of dining room including tables, chairs and equipment
• Maintains cleanliness of dishroom by completing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks
• Washes windows, walls, vents, hoods, filters and light fixtures as assigned
• Sweeps and mops floors using manual mop, broom or floor scrubber
• Vacuums carpets
• Empties trash, recycling, compost and cardboard to include using mechanical equipment for compacting
• Receives deliveries and stores product under the direction of a lead employee or manager
• Stores and stocks clean dishes, service ware, pots and pans
• Makes coffee, mixes beverages, stocks beverages and pre-packaged food when needed
• Launders aprons, skirting and uniforms as assigned
• Stocks, cleans and replenishes soap and chemical dispensers and hand washing stations
• Assists in training and assigning tasks to student employees and new attendants
• Performs other duties as assigned

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the assignment.
• Ability to interact in a public setting in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Some assignments require heavy lifting.
• Regular attendance is an essential qualification for this position.

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon:
Passing Food Safety test during probation period.

Pay Range: $21.63‑$23.25/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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