POSITION SUMMARY: The Division of Student Life; University Housing & Dining is seeking a Retail Assistant to perform various tasks including the preparation and cooking of food, serving a diverse group of customers, and cleaning/sanitation duties to meet required standards.

Duties to include:

• Wash and restock dishes and utensils
• Clean and sanitize tables and other surfaces
• Set up areas for service on or off premises and tear down at end of service
• Check in product
• Prepare food, including cooking, assembling and cutting, and serve hot and cold food items
• Restock and rotate food items
• Cover, label and store food and beverages within established procedures
• Handle cash and operate cash register
• Respond courteously and promptly to customer concerns and inquiries
• Demonstrate civil and respectful interactions with others
• Dress in proper work attire per department guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION BASICS:

Hourly Rate/Range: $12.00

WORK SCHEDULE:

Hours: 6-20 hours/week

Shift: Shift times vary between 6:30 am – 9 pm

Work Week: May work weekends

Additional Hours: As needed

BUILDING A CAREER AND A LIFE AT IOWA: At the University of Iowa, we recognize the important relationship between productive careers and quality personal lives. Please reference the resources on our web page that are designed to assist you to successfully build a career and build a life: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/ (https://worklife.uiowa.edu/)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled as student at the University of Iowa (during academic year)
• Must be a motivated self-starter and able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) and be positive and respectful in working with a diverse population
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Demonstrated commitment to GREAT customer service
• Must be able to move up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to handle meat products

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.