Dining Services Student Dish Room Aid

<strong>Work with us! A job with Calvin Dining Services teaches you fundamental customer service, teamwork, culinary and hospitality skills that will transfer to any job or internship in your future. On top of that, there are always new opportunities to advance within our organization, giving you an impressive resume to present to future employers.<br><br></strong><strong>Add in competitive wages, free food with your shifts, and the opportunity to build your culinary skills and you have the perfect recipe for a student job!<br><br></strong><strong>Why Work for Us?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Free meal when you work a 3-hour shift or more</li><li>Opportunities to advance to leadership positions such as Student Supervisor and Student Manager</li><li>Valuable work experience to add to your resume</li><li>Competitive wages</li><li>Employee recognition programs</li><li>Flexible schedules</li><li>A fun and inviting work environment</li><li>Learn important job skills including communication, teamwork, problem solving and time management</li><li>No previous experience required (for most positions)<br><br></li></ul><strong>Dining Services Locations<br><br></strong><strong><strong>As a Calvin Dining Hall Student Employee, you will primarily work in the dining halls. However, you may be scheduled to work in any of the following areas:<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li>Commons Dining Hall</li><li>Uppercrust Dining Hall<br><br></li></ul><strong>Dining Services Positions<br><br></strong><ul><li>Dining Server</li><li>Cook</li><li>Prep Cook</li><li>Dishwasher</li><li>Cleaning Crew</li><li>Caterer</li><li>Cashier</li><li>Housekeeper</li><li>Banquet Server</li><li>Concessions</li><li>Cafe Server</li><li>Any additional positions<br><br></li></ul><strong>Position Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Adhere to Student Employee Handbook & all policies</li><li>Work a variety of positions including service, cleaning, dish room, and kitchen assistant</li><li>Work a minimum of 10 hours per week</li><li>Flexibility to work in multiple locations</li><li>Work at least 3 hours each shift<br><br></li></ul><strong>Pay Scales<br><br></strong><ul><li>$13.73/hr entry<br><br></li></ul><strong>FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT<br><br></strong><ul><li> Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. </li><li> A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development. <br><br></li></ul><strong>DIVERSITY COMMITMENT<br><br></strong>Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

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