Dining Services Attendant I (85 North) (Multiple Positions) (Academic Year)

Dining Service Attendants at '85 North are responsible for multiple and varied tasks. One of the most important requirements of this position is to have excellent customer service skills. DSA's are trained to prepare and serve food products in the following areas depending on their experience and/or restaurant needs: Cashier - rings customers in correctly and assists with immediate needs; Attendant - maintains cleanliness in the dining room and assists customers as needed; Station specific areas - cooks, preps, and ensures all guests are taken care of and ensure their needs are met efficiently while maintaining clean workspace; Cook Staff - cooks orders correctly and efficiently; Back Preparation Kitchen - prepares any pre-portioned product and product rotation; Utility - responsible for dishwashing/sanitation with a focus on the back of house operation; Truck - takes temperatures and checks in orders and puts away; Warehouse/production - produces orders using FIFO methods.

Must be able to work nights, holidays, weekends and days.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Set
  up, stock, and replenish serving lines; serve hot and cold food to
  customers.
• Prepare
  sandwiches, salads, beverages, and other menu items following standardized
  recipes and allergy protocols.
• Greet
  customers with a smile, suggest menu items, ensure accurate orders, and
  provide a positive dining experience from start to finish.
• Operate
  POS systems and assist with dining area cleanup, restocking, and other
  tasks when not serving customers.
• Maintain
  cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas, including sweeping, mopping,
  vacuuming, and sanitizing tables, chairs, walls, floors, vents, and
  restrooms.
• Operate
  and clean dishwashing machines and food service equipment; wash, sort, and
  restock dishes, utensils, and cookware.
• Clean
  and maintain kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, steamers, broilers,
  and walk-ins; clean garbage and dock areas daily.
• Monitor
  food safety by inspecting products for temperature, freshness, and proper
  rotation; uphold sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist
  with inventory, complete required forms, and support team members with
  restocking and cleaning as needed.
• Perform
  additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge
  of basic food safety protocols and hygiene practices, including
  proper glove use and handwashing.
• Knowledge
  of cleaning equipment, techniques, and industry standards.
• Skills
  in operating and maintaining commercial kitchen and cleaning
  equipment.
• Skills
  in using cleaning products and tools safely and effectively.
• Skills
  in performing all aspects of food service and sanitation duties.
• Ability
  to work nights, holidays, weekends, and days.
• Ability
  to perform basic math for transactions and measurements.
• Ability
  to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability
  to lift/transport up to 50 lbs.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must be able to work nights, holidays, weekends and days.

• Food Service background.