Food Service Worker

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7122494 (Ref.No. BSU35601)
Posted: January 31, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Under supervision, perform a variety of tasks required in the preparation and serving of food.

The Ball State University Dining department has an opportunity for Food Service Workers on the beautiful Ball State University campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement, tuition discounts, employee discounts to the pools and workout facilities and much more. Multiple positions and schedules available. We will be happy to discuss scheduling during the interview. Come and join the Ball State University Dining team and enjoy competitive wages, great benefits and a fun working environment! 

Job Function:

Under supervision, perform a variety of tasks required in the preparation and serving of food.

Minimum Education:

1.High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required for cashiers, cashier/checkers. All other Food Service Worker positions require successful completion of the eighth grade.

Minimum Experience:

1.Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, and University policies, procedures and communications.
2.No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, oven cleaners, or other materials or environmental factors in food service, e.g., steam, dust, etc.
3.Must have clean body, teeth, hair, nails, and clothing.
4.Must be able to perform all physical and mental requirements outlined in each job duty/responsibility.
5.You must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Experience:

1.Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, and University policies, procedures and communications.
2.No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, oven cleaners, or other materials or environmental factors in food service, e.g., steam, dust, etc.
3.Must have clean body, teeth, hair, nails, and clothing.
4.Must be able to perform all physical and mental requirements outlined in each job duty/responsibility.
5.You must be 18 years or older.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Accurately assemble supplies and materials; set up service area and serve food as required.
  • Hand wash and store pots, pans, and food service equipment.
  • Clean equipment and work area, maintaining sanitation and safety.
  • Perform checker/cashier duties using computerized machinery, terminals, calculators, and maintain records.
  • Greet customers to ensure positive relationships.
  • Set up, operate and clean dishwashing machinery and auxiliary equipment; move dishware and equipment to proper locations.
  • Scrape and wash dishes.
  • Clean, prepare, store, and deliver fresh produce.
  • Count and record amounts of food prepared and/or served.
  • Grill or carve food as required.
  • Obtain supplies from storage areas.
  • Assist with laundry program.
  • Wait and bus tables as assigned.
  • Assign work to and direct student employees.
  • Assist cooks in preparing food.
  • Enforce all rules and regulations, including but not limited to; proper payment of food and proper procedures are followed by university employees regarding the payment of food. Report all violations immediately to management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.