What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Associate A position at Inside Higher Ed?
Posting Date:
04/06/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Number:
0413300
Position Title:
Food Service Associate A
Hiring Range Minimum:
$23.45
Hiring Range Maximum:
$23.45
Union Type:
SEIU
SEIU Level:
A
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Employment Category:
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months Per Year:
9
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule:
Sunday-Thursday 1pm-9:30pm (Saturday & Sunday off)
located at the Courtyard Cafe.
Nine-month position (three-month summer hiatus period) or 12 Month position available
Location of Position:
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?:
Onsite only
Is this a term position?:
No
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Position Purpose:
Under close supervision, sets up and arranges serving lines and dining room in College dining facilities. Serves food from counters and steamtables to cafeteria patrons Stores leftover food items and cleans up kitchen utensils and equipment and the work and dining room areas at the completion of the shift. Assists with daily catering orders.
Required Qualifications - Education And Yrs Exp:
No formal education or experience required
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:
Campus Services HR
Department Contact Phone Number:
603-646-3561
Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title:
Campus Services HR
Department Contact's Phone Number:
6-3561
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is Driving a Vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth Vehicle Or Off Road Vehicle, Rental Car, Personal Car) An Essential Function Of This Job?:
Not an essential function
Special Instructions To Applicants:
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (4/6/26) THROUGH (4/15/26)
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Quick Link:
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85243
Description:
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
04/06/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Number:
0413300
Position Title:
Food Service Associate A
Hiring Range Minimum:
$23.45
Hiring Range Maximum:
$23.45
Union Type:
SEIU
SEIU Level:
A
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Employment Category:
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months Per Year:
9
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule:
Sunday-Thursday 1pm-9:30pm (Saturday & Sunday off)
located at the Courtyard Cafe.
Nine-month position (three-month summer hiatus period) or 12 Month position available
Location of Position:
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?:
Onsite only
Is this a term position?:
No
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Position Purpose:
Under close supervision, sets up and arranges serving lines and dining room in College dining facilities. Serves food from counters and steamtables to cafeteria patrons Stores leftover food items and cleans up kitchen utensils and equipment and the work and dining room areas at the completion of the shift. Assists with daily catering orders.
Required Qualifications - Education And Yrs Exp:
No formal education or experience required
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:
- Six months of relevant experience in food service operations; or the equivalent.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Food service experience in an institutional establishment preferred.
- Basic understanding of cleanliness procedures and general sanitation regulations.
- Ability to learn proper food protection and handling procedures.
- Ability to learn methods and procedures used in food service operations.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to apply customer relations procedures and policies.
- May work varied shifts and required overtime.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Campus Services HR
Department Contact Phone Number:
603-646-3561
Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title:
Campus Services HR
Department Contact's Phone Number:
6-3561
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is Driving a Vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth Vehicle Or Off Road Vehicle, Rental Car, Personal Car) An Essential Function Of This Job?:
Not an essential function
Special Instructions To Applicants:
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (4/6/26) THROUGH (4/15/26)
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Quick Link:
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85243
Description:
- Carries trays and containers of food and supplies from kitchen to serving/dining area.
- Stocks and arranges food, dishes, silverware, and other supplies at steamtables, ice counters, salad bars and serving stations.
- Serves food from counters and steamtables to cafeteria patrons, e.g. serves salads, vegetables, meat, and breads; ladles soups and sauces; portions desserts; and fills beverage cups and glasses as indicated by customer.
- Prepares hot and cold beverages.
- Replenishes foods and condiments at serving stations.
- Cleans tables and seats and general dining area in accordance with sanitary procedures. Scrubs and polishes counter, steamtables and other equipment.
- Removes food after meals and cleans equipment, counters and work areas.
- Learns and follows safety precautions and proper food protection and handling procedures.
- Operates cash register to itemize and total customer purchases.
- Reviews price sheets to note price changes and sale items.
- Scans item to record price and totals purchases on cash register.
- Collects cash, check, or student multiple charge system payment from customer and makes change for cash transactions.
- Maintains an awareness to potential shoplifting and practices prevention techniques.
- Counts money in cash drawer and starts up and closes out the register at beginning and end of work shift.
- Identifies items not accepted by the scanner.
- As needed, assists with daily catering orders.
- Reads menus/orders to determine amount and kind of foods and supplies to be packaged.
- Makes and wraps sandwiches and desserts.
- Prepares hot and cold beverages.
- Loads delivery cartons with food, condiments, silverware, dishes and beverages.
- Delivers orders to designated area or customer location.
- Sets up and arranges tables and decorations; serves foods and beverages to guests.
- Packs dishes and utensils for removal to catering establishment.
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College
- : Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- : Performs other duties as assigned
Salary : $23