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TVS Dining Hall PT Cook

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Trinity Valley School seeks Part-time Cook to join the TVS Dining Hall for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. (8:00am-2:00pm M-F) Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Must be able to read and ...

TVS Dining Hall PT Cook

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Trinity Valley School seeks Part-time Cook to join the TVS Dining Hall for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. (8:00am-2:00pm M-F) Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Must be able to read and ...

TVS Dining Hall PT Cook

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Trinity Valley School seeks Part-time Cook to join the TVS Dining Hall for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. (8:00am-2:00pm M-F)Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMust be able to read and work ...

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How much do dining hall jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for dining hall in the United States is $15.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectDining HallFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent often requiredHigh school diploma or equivalent typically required
Work EnvironmentInstitutional settings like schools, colleges, or hospitalsRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services, and institutional kitchens
Job DutiesSupervising dining areas, managing service staff, ensuring customer satisfactionPreparing, serving, and cleaning up food and beverages
Industry UsageCommon in educational and institutional sectorsWidespread across food service establishments

While both roles involve food service, a Dining Hall typically refers to managing dining facilities in institutions, focusing on supervision and operations. A Food Service Worker usually handles food preparation and serving in various settings. The roles share similar credentials but differ in responsibilities and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Dining Hall job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,607 per year, or $15.2 per hour.

Student - Dining Services Worker (Lottie Dining Hall)

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA • On-site

$11/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Messiah University rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 631 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Description

Students will work at assigned stations in the Lottie Dining Hall to produce and serve menu items in timely and attractive manner. 

Weekend shifts may be required.

$11.00/hour & a free meal w/every shift

Messiah University's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society." The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience Required

Food Service or Catering background is helpful.

Experience Preferred

Skills, Characteristics Required

Positive attitude, self-motivated, flexible and able to take direction, ability to work well with people, able to work independently of supervision and have excellent customer service and communication skills

Special Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 30 lbs using proper lifting technique. 

Must be able to work day, evening and weekends.

Must be able to perform all essential job functions, which require prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and walking on hard surfaces.

Dress Code Requirements

Clean and neat appearance at all times.

Uniform: jeans, black shirt, closed toe shoes with socks, and hat with nametag on it. 

If your hair is long enough to touch your shoulders, it must be tied back.

If your ears are pierced, you may wear only studs. 

No sweatpants, shorts, capris, open toe or heeled shoes (e.g. sandals, flip flops, or ballet flats), hoops/dangling earrings, facial piercing, necklaces, bracelets, or other jewelry.

Primary Duties

1. Provide Dining and Catering services to our guests.
2. Present and serve menu items in a timely and attractive manner.
3. Interact with customers and other team members with a friendly and welcoming attitude.
4. Keep all stations/areas stocked and clean.
5. Aid coworkers at other stations as much as possible if your station/area is slow.
6. Stay occupied by stocking, cleaning, or prepping in the kitchen.
7. Maintain consistent & reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

1. Clean equipment and facilities as directed.
2. Other duties as assigned.


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