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Part-time Dining Services Employee

Central College
Pella, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Description

Responsible to the Director of Events Services, Catering Manager, and Central Market Manager for various support duties. This position assists with events and meals in the Central Market, Central’s campus, as well as other local venues. Hours vary according to Events, Catering, and Central Market needs, but will be primarily weekends with occasional weeknight hours.

General Responsibilities

  • Assist with opening, food prep, station setup, closing tasks, and overall cleanup
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area and equipment
  • Present a clean, neat, and professional appearance at all times
  • Be open, adaptable, and flexible in a dynamic work environment
  • Work cooperatively and respectfully with team members, supervisors, and guests
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

14 - 15 Year Olds

  • Central Market- Duties may include ensuring dishes and pans are properly cleaned and stored, serving on main buffet line or salad bar, and with general cleaning duties in the dining area.
  • Catering and Events- Help with setting up catering events. Maintaining buffet lines and perform server duties at various events. Ensuring dishes and pans are properly cleaned and stored.

16 – 17 years old - duties of 14-15 year old description plus:

  • Central Market- Maintain stations that may include buffet lines, salad bar, filling beverages, dishroom, and washing pots and pans. Prepare food, occasional knife usage, and operate equipment to fry, bake, and assemble a variety of food.
  • Catering and Events- Help with prepping and setting up catering events. Maintaining buffet lines and perform server duties at various events. Ensuring dishes and pans are properly cleaned and stored.

18 years old and up

  • Duties of 14-17 year old description plus bartending and ability to drive campus vehicles (after required certification).

Requirements

  • Must be at least 14 years old to apply
  • 14-15 years old: May work no more than 3 hours a day on school days and no more than 8 hours a day on non-school days between hours of 7am and 7pm. May work no more than 18 hours a week when school is in session. Between June 1 and Labor Day, the evening end time is extended to 9pm. May work no more than 40 hours per week when school is not in session.
  • Must have weekend availability

Hourly Wage Estimation for Part-time Dining Services Employee in Pella, IA
$25.00 to $33.00
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