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Dish Captain - Watterson Dining Commons
Job no: 521763
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Dish Captain - Watterson Dining Commons
Employee Classification: Stdt Watterson 3
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality
Job Summary
This posting is for current Student Employees who have worked in the Dish Room at Watterson Dining for a minimum of one full semester.
The Dish Captain is a student leadership position that provides on-shift supervision and operational support within the dishroom. This role serves as a working leader, actively performing dishroom duties while directing and supporting fellow student employees to ensure efficiency, safety, cleanliness, and compliance with sanitation standards. Dish Captains act as a key point of contact during their shift and help maintain smooth dishroom operations.
The Dish Captain will need the following for this position:
Willingness to enforce EMDH policies and procedures:
Respect and appreciation for all individuals
Leadership skills
Management skills
Customer service skills
Interpersonal skills
Planning and organization skills
Record keeping skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to learn
Teamwork
Discretion
Adaptability
Service-minded attitude
Be approachable and friendly
Enthusiasm
Additional Information
Student employees are eligible to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.
Pay Rate
$16.00/hour
Required Qualifications
-Minimal attendance, performance, and conduct infractions
-Understand EMDH mission, vision, and goals
-Understand EMDH policies and procedures
Work Hours
10-28 hours per week. Schedule will vary.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
-Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
August 2026
Required Applicant Documents
Essay
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
Please respond to all three essay prompts below in a word document. Include your name at the top of the word document. Attach the word document to your application when you submit it.
1. Briefly describe your experience working in the dish room at Watterson.
2. Please provide an example of a time when you went above and beyond at work.
3. Briefly explain what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.
Contact Information for Applicants
Emily Renollet
309-438-8453
vpsaemdhstudenthiringoffice@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.
International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 05/01/2026 10:45 AM CST
Application Closes: 08/01/2026 11:55 PM CST
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