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Dining Services - Dishroom

Salem, VA · On-site

$14 - $14.50/hr

The Position Dining Services dishroom staff serve in a critical support role in Sutton Commons, our all-you-care-to-eat dining center, aligning with our mission to deliver excellent hospitality ...

Dining Services - Dishroom

Salem, VA · On-site

$14 - $14.50/hr

The Position Dining Services dishroom staff serve in a critical support role in Sutton Commons, our all-you-care-to-eat dining center, aligning with our mission to deliver excellent hospitality ...

$65K/yr

Schedule, supervise, and train Dining Services staff in day-to-day DS operations. Make job assignments and set priorities. * Oversee and monitor that the staff are properly accounting for hours ...

Dining Services Lead

Radford, VA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Guide and support dining services staff to promote efficient workflow, food quality, customer service, and operational effectiveness. * Assist with food preparation, cooking, portioning, serving, and ...

Director Dining Services Abernethy Laurels, Newton, NC, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 3078 Director ... Conduct department meetings and ensure staff training requirements are completed. * Assess ...

Schedule, supervise, and train Dining Services staff in day-to-day DS operations. Make job assignments and set priorities. * Oversee and monitor that the staff are properly accounting for hours ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for dining services staff in the United States is $64,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Dining Services Staff job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,055 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Dining Services - Dishroom

Salem, VA • On-site

Roanoke College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees

$14 - $14.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Roanoke College rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

Dining Services dishroom staff serve in a critical support role in Sutton Commons, our all-you-care-to-eat dining center, aligning with our mission to deliver excellent hospitality experiences. Sutton Commons is open seven days per week and operates during campus closures and holidays. They provide clean and sanitized dishes, flatware, glassware, and equipment for guests, service, and culinary production staff. Dishroom staff also keep the service areas fully stocked with clean dishes which helps efficiently move guests through the dining center. To be effective in this role, the dishroom staff must be able to communicate well with other team members, prioritize tasks, and work safely. This position begins on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Positively represent Roanoke College, treating all guests and team members with courtesy and respect.
  • Apply and enforce safety and sanitation standards as instructed by the VDH and Dining Services.
  • Cleaning & maintaining equipment for stewardship and safe operation.
  • Stock and replace dishes, supplies, equipment, and chemicals.
  • Assist in setup and cleanup of servery and dining area, including glass/windows, tables, vacuuming, and general tidying.
  • Perform daily and recurring cleaning tasks as assigned
  • Follow and enforce policies and procedures established by Dining Service Management.
  • Perform other required duties.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must pass background check.
  • Ability to read and effectively communicate in English.
  • Must be able to complete required training, which may be offered in-person or online.
  • Ability to work with computer hardware and software, including receive emails, use a timeclock.
  • High school diploma/GED preferred but not required. Preference given to applicants with culinary, hospitality, business, or similar higher education or professional credentials.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Ability to work a varied schedule, including morning, evening, weekends, and holidays.
  • Valid Virginia driver's license preferred but not required.

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • Satisfactory conviction history background check.
  • Dining services staff are considered essential personnel. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension due to weather or other emergency conditions, this position is expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension.
  • Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to accommodate operational needs.

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