Food Connection Student Worker

Job Details

Job Title: Food Connection Student Worker

Requisition Number: DU13056

Department Name: 81026: Food Connection

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $10.00 - $12.00 / hour

Type of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Required Education: HS diploma, must be current UK student

Required Related Experience: N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A

Physical Requirements: Standing for extended periods of time; moving/carrying up to 50 pounds

Shift: Monday – Friday, days, some evenings, occasional weekends; 5 – 20 hours/week depending on programming (on an as-needed basis)

Job Summary:

Responsibilities include food preparation, preservation, and repurposing; catering assistance including serving, bussing, transport of food and equipment, and set-up and breakdown of events; maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and off-site food preparation surfaces, equipment, and dishes; light office, errands, or other duties as needed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

Must: Possess excellent customer service skills and a willing attitude; Have reliable transportation or ability to be on time to shifts; Have or obtain a food handler’s permit from the Fayette County Health Department (Servsafe certification a plus). Funding and training for certification provided by department; Attend orientation training; Excellent opportunity to gain culinary skills, network with experts in food related fields, experience in event coordination, and increase knowledge about food systems, seasonal menu planning, local purchasing, sustainable practices, and community outreach.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: Previous cooking, food handling, or serving experience preferred but not required

Deadline to Apply: 10/01/2026

Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.