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Larue County Schools

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Hodgenville, KY

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How much do student food service assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for student food service assistant in the United States is $16.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the duties of a student food service assistant?

A student food service assistant is responsible for preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness in the dining area, and assisting with food inventory and storage. They often follow safety and hygiene standards and may operate basic kitchen equipment under supervision.

What is the difference between Student Food Service Assistant vs Food Service Worker?

AspectStudent Food Service AssistantFood Service Worker
CredentialsTypically no formal certifications required; may need student statusMay require food safety certification or training
Work EnvironmentSchool cafeterias, educational institutionsRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services
Employer & IndustrySchools, educational institutionsFood service establishments, hospitality industry
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in school settings, student employmentGeneral food service roles, employment opportunities

The Student Food Service Assistant typically works in school cafeterias, assisting with meal service and cleaning, often as a part-time or student position. In contrast, a Food Service Worker may work in various food establishments, performing similar tasks but often requiring food safety certifications. While both roles involve food handling and customer service, the Student Food Service Assistant is primarily associated with educational environments and may not require formal certifications, whereas Food Service Workers often do.

How do you become a student food service assistant?

To become a student food service assistant, applicants typically need to be enrolled in school and meet age requirements, often 16 or older. The process usually involves submitting an application, passing a background check, and sometimes completing food safety or sanitation training. Prior experience is not always required, but good communication skills and the ability to work in a team are beneficial.
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Northsider - Student Food Service Worker

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN

$15 - $18.25/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago

University Of St. Thomas (Minnesota) rating

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

OVERVIEW

Job Title:Student Food Service Worker

Location: Northsider

Hours: TBD 

Pay: 16.50 per hour

Job Summary:  

At the Northsider we love to serve hearty, delicious and nutritious food that makes you think of your favorite neighborhood eateries back home. Located in the Schoenecker Hall North, some campus favorites we serve are the flatbread pizzas, various curries, butternut squash risotto, salmon, and our famous fried chicken wings on Wing Wednesdays!  

Join our warm and welcoming team of cooks, chefs, dishwashers and your fellow student workers to learn or apply your skills in food service. Training is provided; food experience is preferred but not required.  

A shift at the Northsider can include various roles from the dish room, dining room attendant, food prep/service, and the greeter stand. To be able to meet the needs of the operation, all applicants will be cross trained in all the roles needed for service.  

There are advancement opportunities for Student Workers to Student Leads, where you can help lead a service or food prep/cook under the supervision of Sous Chefs and Supervisors.  

We operate 6 days of the week, closing on Saturday. From Sunday to Friday our hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 8:30 pm, with shifts falling between the hours of 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Operate the dish room and load/unload the dish machine; maintaining tidiness  
  • Restock clean dinnerware, flatware, drinkware, serve ware and kitchen equipment  
  • Prep and cook food for the day or for a future service   
  • Set up and operate food service stations for meal service, maintaining a clean and spotless serving station 
  • Keeping the servery areas around the service stations clean; beverage and pantry station counters included 
  • Greet customers, being attentive to the needs of guests and operate POS system (Cashless; we only provide Dining Plans/Dining Dollars or Credit/Debit transactions)  
  • Maintain cleanliness of the dining room, including the dining tables and seating 
  • Comply with MN Department of Health food safety guidelines  
  • Listen and follow directions under the supervision of Sous Chefs and Supervisors 
QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Move about in a kitchen, servery and dining hall setting  
  • Tolerate various working conditions: noisy and humid dish room (ear plugs provided by request), cold walk-in coolers and freezers  
  • Lift and transport materials weighing up to 30 pounds  
  • Remain standing for extended periods of time  
  • Retrieve items stored in high and low areas  
  • Understand and follow verbal and written directions 

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas. 

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including

disability and protected veteran status.

Employment Type: OTHER

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