Head Dining Attendant
Requisition Number:
66591
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
18-Aug-2025
Date Posted:
11-Aug-2025
Job Summary
The Department of Campus Dining and Hospitality encourages applications for the Head Dining Attendant! This is a hands-on working position that provides oversight and leadership in assigned dining operation to student staff, front and back of house Dining Attendants. This position would, under the general supervision of the management team, help coordinate the activities of food service workers involved in set-up, food and drink service in assigned Campus Dining and Hospitality (CD&H) location. Maintains and ensures cleanliness and proper functionality of the following areas and associated staff: food service preparation, beverage, dish-washing, dish return, courtesy stands, dining room, and common areas, loading dock, compost and recycling and other areas as assigned. This position helps to facilitate break schedules based upon organizational needs and staff schedules, all while offering excellent customer service in a team-oriented and supported environment.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.
The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.
With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.
Campus Dining & Hospitality leads the industry with outstanding quality food and dining experiences. Campus venues include residential dining halls, catering and retail outlets with staff who strive to make each student's experience the best it can be. Serving about 3 million meals each year, Campus Dining & Hospitality is dedicated to expanding sustainability efforts and providing options to guests with dietary restrictions and allergens.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Kitchen Prep, Service and Operation:
- Assists in coordinating and assigning food service tasks. Assist with the setup and breakdown of production and service areas. Understand and use a variety of equipment and service standards as appropriate. Follow and enforce set food safety and A9 allergen protocol in all areas of oversight. Ensure cleanliness and quality of all production and service areas. Practice and ensure State Food Safety principals are followed.
Customer Service:
- Provide excellent customer service and assistant with customer needs and inquires. Lead by example both in general work ethic and positive and productive demeanor. Display and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Quality Assurance:
- Follow all ParTEch and A9 labeling procedures, request labels, and recognize allergen errors. Fully comprehend allergen labeling protocol, including avoidance of cross contact and report concerns to management. If requested, serves on the food safety response team and responds to all food safety emergencies as appropriate to the work assignment. Ensures service expectations are maintained through duration of shift.
Personnel:
- Train new staff members, both full time and student employees. Empower others to make decisions in areas within their span of control. Make scheduling recommendations and alert management of holes in the personnel roster as necessary. Hold other accountable, following progressive discipline process. Discuss staff issues with management. Assists in the direct supervision of others both student, full time and temporary staff.
What You Should Know
- May work nights and weekends. Schedule dependent upon business need.
What We Can Offer
- The annual salary for this position is $43,846.40
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- 3 years of experience related to the job assignment. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
- State Food Safety certified and or certificate appropriate for the position level or the ability to obtain State Food Safety certification or certificate appropriate to position level within 6 months of hire.
- Must possess appropriate State Food Safety certification or certificate appropriate to position level for the duration of employment with CDS.
What You Will Need
- Ability to work in a team driven environment. Strong interpersonal skills. Attention to detail.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience. 1 Year food service experience.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by August 18, 2025, for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu