ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Uci Dining Jobs (NOW HIRING)

University of California, Irvine

COOK

Irvine, CA · On-site

$21.48/hr

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. Dining Services oversees over 30 dining locations on campus with residential dining halls, retail dining, concessions and catering. The department ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsUci Dining Jobs

Uci Dining information

See salary details

$13

$24

$39

How much do uci dining jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for uci dining in the United States is $24.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a UCI Dining job?

A UCI Dining job involves working at various dining locations on the UC Irvine campus, such as dining halls, cafes, or retail food spots. Employees assist with food preparation, customer service, cashiering, and maintaining cleanliness. These positions provide students with flexible work hours, on-campus convenience, and valuable work experience.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in UCI Dining?

In a UCI Dining role, your day-to-day responsibilities may include preparing and serving food, maintaining clean dining and kitchen areas, operating cash registers, and restocking supplies. You’ll interact regularly with students, faculty, and other staff, ensuring meals are served efficiently and all health and safety standards are upheld. Collaboration with coworkers is common, as many tasks are completed in teams to meet the demands of busy meal periods. You may also assist in special campus dining events or help implement seasonal menus, making flexibility and teamwork especially valuable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Uci Dining position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a UCI Dining position, strong customer service skills, food safety knowledge, and basic math abilities are essential, with a high school diploma or equivalent often preferred. Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food preparation equipment, and knowledge of food handling certifications like ServSafe can be valuable. Exceptional teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills help individuals provide a positive dining experience and respond to a dynamic campus environment. These skills ensure efficient service, safety compliance, and a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors.

More about Uci Dining jobs
What cities are hiring for Uci Dining jobs? Cities with the most Uci Dining job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Uci Dining jobs? The most popular types of Uci Dining jobs are:
What job categories do people searching Uci Dining jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Uci Dining jobs are:
Uci Dining jobs near you
Infographic showing various Uci Dining job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 1% Full Time, 97% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $51,818 per year, or $24.9 per hour.
DINING SERVICES MANAGER (UCI HEALTH) ORANGE CA

DINING SERVICES MANAGER (UCI HEALTH) ORANGE CA

Compass Group

Orange, CA

$78K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,067 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

299th of 437 rated business services

Job description

 Salary: $78000-$83000

Other Forms of Compensation:  

Pay Grade: 11 

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

Summary: As a Dining Services Manager, you will manage a team of food service professionals and be responsible for the overall service in the main dining room as well as special functions. Additionally, you will assist with maintaining interdepartmental relations and integrating the dining service department with the facility plan of operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversees dining services operations of a medium to large volume location.
  • Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner.
  • Assists with profit and loss and budgeting as it pertains to this account.
  • Works with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food.
  • Assists in the responsibility for all food service-related activities and be primarily involved in meal services in a seated dining room setting, including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all facility-related activities.  
  • Assists with the rollout of new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
  • Assists with the preparation of quarterly reports for client presentation.
  • Works with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality.
  • Communicates with the culinary department to ensure the food programs reflect the vision of the company.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 2 years of food service management experience.
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
  • Waited table and catering experience is preferred.
  • Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • Communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.
  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
  • ServSafe Certification is preferred.
  • Associate’s degree is preferred. 

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits. 

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1542201

Morrison Healthcare 

MELANIE ATKINS 

[[req_classification]] 

What Compass Group employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply