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Associated Students (AS) is a comprehensive campus auxiliary corporation of CSU, Chico serving thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members through myriad student programs, services and business enterprises. AS operates residential and retail dining services, the Bell Memorial Union (BMU), and the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC). Additionally, the AS offers a wide variety of services and programs such as: CAVE (Community Action Volunteers in Education), the Child Development Lab, Adventure Outings, Operation Programs and Services (OPS), Sustainability and student government.

Specifically Hiring for Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm Availability

Associated Students is now hiring for the position of Residential Dining Student Assistant for fall semester, 2026. This is a part-time, non-benefited student position that will work no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session. The pay rate is $16.90per hour. The schedule for this position is based upon department needs and is subject to change at any time. To be eligible for student employment, you must be enrolled at CSU, Chico and maintain at least 6 units (undergraduate student) or 4 units (graduate student) throughout the course of employment. Before submitting your application and resume, please review both carefully for accuracy and completeness. Attention to detail is important. Poor grammar, spelling errors, and/or incomplete fields may adversely affect consideration of your application for employment.

In support of campus-wide efforts, the AS is committed to recruiting and hiring candidates who demonstrate and embrace our corporate values and strategic priorities. We take a culturally-informed approach to all our processes related to employee relationships. We provide timely and intentional opportunities to increase our commitment to inclusivity within the Associated Students and actively support University-wide diversity initiatives. Successful candidates are those of variable abilities who will work to advance policies and practices that will strengthen our organizational culture.

IMPORTANT: If you are selected for hire, please be prepared to complete all new employee documents including the Form W-4 and Form I-9*. The Form I-9 will require original documents as defined on page 3 of the form found here. In order to be hired, you must provide one item from list A OR one item from list B AND list C. If you are unsure what to bring, please call AS Human Resources at 530-898-4385 or visit the USCIS Website:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9.

*Non-resident students: Students with an F-1 visa will need to provide additional documentation and obtain a Social Security Number. If hired, the area supervisor will provide more information.

Dining Services Student Assistant

SUMMARY

The Dining Services Student Assistant is an entry level food service position with responsibility to assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods by performing a variety of routine food-prep tasks and service duties. The position may be assigned to one or more service and/or production areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and/or serves food as directed.
• Follows food safety guidelines and handling requirements.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, and secure working area.
• Sets up service/preparation areas as assigned.
• Cleans and replenishes the service/preparation areas, dining room, and dishwashing areas during and after service.
• Follows all AS Dining Services food and work safety standards, operating procedures and policies are followed at all times. Notifies supervisors in the event of a violation.
• Provides high quality service to customers; assists in meeting the department's customer service objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO

Depends on location of assignment: Residential Dining Manager, Residential Assistant Manager, Retail Manager, Coffee Shop Supervisor, Catering Manager, or Convenience Store Supervisor. Student Assistants' daily work will also be directed by Student Supervisors, and other Career Staff, including Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisors, Cooks and Service Supervisors.

SUPERVISES

None

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a food service/kitchen environment; exposure to heat, steam, and moisture is a given; continuous contact with staff, campus community, and public.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to stand and walk for duration of shift; lift and move objects weighing up to 25lbs; possess manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; verbal communication; use of food service equipment (i.e. knives, tongs, spatulas, etc.).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic Customer Service Standards
• Ability to obtain a California Food Handlers card within 30 days of hire

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

No previous experience necessary.

Currently enrolled in 6 units for undergraduate or 4 units as a graduate at California State University, Chico.