Part-Time Dining Staff, IU Dining and Hospitality

Department

IU BLOOMINGTON HOSPITALITY (BA-HSPY-IUBLA)

Department Information

IU Dining and Hospitality is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to provide exceptional service to IU students, faculty, staff and guests for the fall 2025 semester.

Join our dynamic team at one of our many locations across campus and be on the cutting edge of university food service.

You will get the opportunity to learn from our certified chefs and our experienced managers, develop new skills, and build lasting relationships with IU Dining and Hospitality staff. Above all, you’ll be able to provide high quality, delicious food and a great service experience to our guests!

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will vary depending on the location at which you’re working.
• Prepares fresh food from scratch.
• Works with a variety of culinary equipment.
• Stocks product as needed.
• Operates a Micros register.
• Maintains dining room sanitation and appearance.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

SKILLS

Required

• Ability and enthusiasm to work on a team
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Strong commitment to guest service

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work and cleaning/ware washing. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. Using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing from 20 – 50 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. This role also will work indoors around both hot and cold temperatures and loud noises. This role involves handling meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens in the preparation of menu items and during the course of cleaning and ware-washing tasks. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Now hiring for fall 2025! Participate in our Hire Me recruitment program and you’re eligible to receive a $200 fall signing bonus, enjoy training with our managers and chefs, and begin working shifts during welcome week. Full details of the Hire Me bonus are available on our website.

Applications accepted immediately. Position begins in August.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$12.25 per hour

Work Hours

Flexible work schedule. Position is capped at 29 hours per week. Position begins in August 2025

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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