AVI Food Service Student Worker, Federal Work Study Only

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates.

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Job Description:

Job Title: AVI Food Service Student Worker

Effective Date: 02/17/2026

Reports to: AVI Managers

Department: AVI Food Services

Rate of Pay: Maryland Minimum Wage

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Location of Position: Roj Student Center, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment: August 5, 2026 to May 25, 2027

Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.

Scope: Support food service functions for AVI on McDaniel College property.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly store foods, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
• Set up stations with entrées, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products and utensils.
• Interact with guests in the serving, retail, and dining areas.
• Follow proper guest service procedures whenever interacting with others by smiling, making eye contact, and greeting guests.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment following all client and regulatory rules and procedures.
• Maintain a fast pace and ability to multitask when performing duties.

Requirements:

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College
• Must have Federal Work Study as part of your Financial Aid package.
• Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule on campus.
• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to communicate with other team members and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all team members, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

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