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Student Dining Assistant Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Student Utility

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room * Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes ... Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers. * Assist in planning ...

Kitchen Prep-Food Service Worker

Grinnell, IA · On-site

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

You may have the opportunity to prepare student orders at a Marketplace venue under the direction ... At times, you may be asked to assist with work in the dish room of the dining services. You could ...

The ideal candidate is a culinary student, recent culinary graduate, or emerging culinary ... Research industry-leading adaptive dining and finger-food programs. * Develop creative culinary ...

The ideal candidate is a culinary student, recent culinary graduate, or emerging culinary ... Research industry-leading adaptive dining and finger-food programs. * Develop creative culinary ...

Culinary Innovation Specialist

Johnston, IA · On-site

$32K - $44K/yr

The ideal candidate is a culinary student, recent culinary graduate, or emerging culinary ... Research industry-leading adaptive dining and finger-food programs. * Develop creative culinary ...

Cook I

Ames, IA · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

At ISU Dining, you'll work alongside a dedicated group of culinary professionals in one of the ... * Assist with training and team support by helping guide student employees and supporting ...

Cook I

Ames, IA · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

At ISU Dining, you'll work alongside a dedicated group of culinary professionals in one of the ... * Assist with training and team support by helping guide student employees and supporting ...

Cook

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

This role includes day and evening shifts and plays an essential part in providing quality dining ... Up to $2,625 per year for non-federal nursing student loan repayment Benefits, bonuses, and ...

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Student Dining Assistant information

What is a student dining assistant?

Student Dining Assistants are individuals, often students themselves, who work in campus dining facilities to support meal service operations. Their responsibilities typically include serving food, restocking supplies, cleaning tables and dining areas, and assisting with dishwashing. They play a vital role in ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient dining experience for all students and staff. This job often offers flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules and provides valuable work experience and customer service skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student dining assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Student Dining Assistant, you need basic food handling knowledge, attention to cleanliness, and the ability to follow safety protocols, typically requiring on-the-job training rather than formal qualifications. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, commercial kitchen equipment, and food safety certifications like ServSafe is often beneficial. Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills help you interact effectively with both coworkers and patrons. These skills ensure a safe, efficient, and pleasant dining experience for everyone involved.

What are some common challenges faced by student dining assistants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Student Dining Assistants often encounter challenges such as balancing a fast-paced work environment with academic commitments, managing high volumes during meal rushes, and ensuring excellent customer service. Effective time management and clear communication with supervisors can help in balancing work and studies. Additionally, teamwork and staying organized are key to handling busy periods smoothly and providing a positive dining experience for all customers.

What is the difference between Student Dining Assistant vs Student Cafeteria Worker?

AspectStudent Dining AssistantStudent Cafeteria Worker
CredentialsNone typically required, may need food safety trainingNone typically required, may need food safety training
Work EnvironmentSchool dining halls, cafeteriasSchool dining halls, cafeterias
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, school food servicesEducational institutions, school food services
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both roles involve assisting in school dining environments, often requiring minimal credentials. The terms are frequently used interchangeably, focusing on supporting meal service and maintaining cleanliness in school cafeterias. The main difference is often in job titles used by different institutions, but responsibilities and work settings are similar.

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Student Dining Assistant jobs?

Cities in Iowa with the most Student Dining Assistant job openings:

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Job description

Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Apply now Job no: 494359
Work type: Staff Part-Time
Location: Elon Main Campus
Categories: Athletics

Title: Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Position Type: Staff Part-Time

Days Per Week: Varies based on practice and match schedules

VP Area: Athletics

Department: Athletics

Location: Elon Main Campus

Position Summary

The Assistant Men's Tennis Coach is responsible for specifically designated aspects of the men's tennis program, exercises independent judgment in providing technical expertise in the fundamentals of the sport, teaching student-athletes basic and advanced skills, and assisting the Head Men's Tennis Coach in management of the team through recruiting, program development, fund-raising, promotional activities, and related assigned responsibilities. The Assistant Coach guides and mentors student-athletes throughout the academic year.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in any relevant field of study with minimum 1 year of experience of coaching at the collegiate level however, extensive player experience at the collegiate level can be substituted for the coaching experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in any relevant field of study. Coaching experience in a NCAA Division I level program is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions is also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Management and organizational skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Job Duties

  • Assumes responsibility for a particular aspect of the men's tennis program as assigned by the Head Men's Tennis Coach, planning short and long terms objectives under the leadership of the head coach, demonstrating technical expertise in the basics of the sport, and teaching the fundamentals and advanced level skills and game strategies to student-athletes, recruiting players including determining which schools to visit and which athletes to recruit, recommending the selection of team members, supervising practice sessions, scouting future opponents, providing expert advice to the head coach and team members, providing guidance or mentoring to student athletes throughout the academic year, coordinating with the Academic Assistance staff members, and monitoring academic progress of participating student-athletes.
  • Protects the integrity of the men's tennis program and the reputation of the intercollegiate athletics program of the University by ensuring that recruiting activities, student-athlete eligibility determination, scholarships and financial aid programs, scheduled practice sessions, and related activities governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) are in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as well as applicable conference rules and University policies.
  • Promotes a positive image of the intercollegiate athletics program and the University through participation in community and professional organizations, representing the University at professional meetings as required, promoting participation in community service activities by student athletes, and supporting established athletic fund-raising goals by actively participating in fund-raising events and promotional activities for intercollegiate athletics, assists in the formulation of team and department fundraising activities, as directed by the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics.
  • Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon's foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.
  • Participates as a member of the University community by teaching appropriate courses or class sessions, as required.

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