Service Associate

Why Concordia?

Food Brings People Together. So Do We.

At Concordia Dining Services, every meal is an opportunity to create community. Whether you''re preparing food, serving guests, or keeping our dining spaces welcoming, your work helps create the campus experience that students, employees, alumni, and guests remember long after they leave.

If you love the hospitality industry but value work/life balance, Concordia offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in a respectful and supportive environment. Enjoy consistent schedules with no late nights; affordable health, dental, and vision insurance with excellent coverage; tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and eligible children; generous Planned Time Off that begins accruing on day one; 13 paid holidays per year; and more.

About the Role

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide customer service to Dining Services guests primarily with replenishment of food and beverage items at food stations; preparation of foods such as sandwiches to order; cleaning; restocking clean dinnerware at stations, light custodial, as needed. Ensures safe and clean serving and dining areas, adhering to standards of sanitation and safety as established by local, state, and federal health officials.

What You''ll Do

• Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position.
• Assemble and replenish hot and cold food items at food stations, including salad bar, beverages, desserts, made to order sandwiches, salads, etc. Maintain adequate food levels during hours of operation.
• Restock clean dinnerware at stations. Clean dining room tables and chairs; replenish napkins and condiments as needed. Light custodial in serving and dining areas, including floor care; trash and recycling removal.
• Welcome customers and guests to the dining center and provide customer service to meet the needs and requests of our guests.
• Restock and organize products in dry and cold storage per Dining Services inventory control system. Assist with taking inventory as assigned.
• Assist in training and working with student employees, co-workers, and management in service to our customers. Assist with student employee recruitment and retention by promoting a positive, respectful, and supportive work environment. Support and adhere to Dining Services' Departmental Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

You''ll Thrive Here If You:

• Value creating a welcoming and positive experience for every guest.
• Take pride in providing excellent customer service and maintaining a clean, safe dining environment.
• Like being part of a supportive team where everyone pitches in to create a great experience for our guests.
• Appreciate a fast-paced environment where every day brings something a little different.
• Enjoy mentoring and working alongside student employees.
• Want to build a career where your work helps create a welcoming campus community.