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What is the difference between Dining Associate vs Food Service Worker?

AspectDining AssociateFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; sometimes food safety certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafeterias, catering events, healthcare facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, fast food outlets, catering
Job DutiesGreeting guests, taking orders, serving food, maintaining cleanlinessPreparing food, serving customers, cleaning, stocking supplies

Both roles involve customer service and food handling, but Dining Associates focus more on guest interaction and service, while Food Service Workers often handle food preparation and operational tasks. The roles are similar in work environment and required certifications, making them closely related in the food service industry.

What are the most commonly searched types of Dining jobs in Vermont? The most popular types of Dining jobs in Vermont are:
Infographic showing various Dining Associate job openings in Vermont as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.
Part-time Dining Room Associate

Part-time Dining Room Associate

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT

$16.94/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago


Middlebury College rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

309th of 535 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Middlebury College Dining is searching for reliable, motivated employees who are needed to perform a variety of important functions in the dining room area to ensure that food items are neatly presented and available to the students. This includes keeping salad bars and other food areas well stocked and cleaned throughout meal periods.

This position is a part time, non-benefited, hourly position. The starting pay for this position is $16.94 per hour.
Responsibilities include:

  • Food Preparation & Serving: Maintains various workstations in the dining rooms, this includes restocking: salad bars, deli bars, bread, fruits, desserts, and other items during meal periods and in preparation for the next shift.
  • Customer Service: Answers students' questions in a polite, courteous manner and ensures the food presentation is consistently attractive.
  • Dining Area Maintenance: Busses and sanitizes tables; assists with the general cleanup of the dining rooms throughout meal periods to maintain the appearance of the dining room.
  • Dishwashing: This position may need to assist in the dish room or the pot sink area. If assigned, the job may include bussing or loading soiled dishes, glassware, and silverware into/from the dish machine and unloading and stacking clean items in storage areas in the dining room and kitchen.
  • Sanitation & Safety: Follows all  Vermont Health and sanitation guidelines as well as safety protocols and policies of Middlebury College.
  • Team Communication & Efficiency: Updates Supervisor/Manager on difficulties with scheduling or time off requests in a timely manner.

Come join us and be a part of our team!

Requirements

  • No previous experience is required.
  • Requires practice of proper health sanitation  

Physical Demands

  • Must physically be able to lift 10-20 lbs. numerous times each day.
  • Must be able to lift full glass racks and coffee racks above waist level. Requires frequent and repetitive bending, reaching, twisting and overhead reaching.
  • Requires frequent walking and long periods of time standing.
  • Must be able to work in a hot and humid environment.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.