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Food Service Worker - (Part-Time)-Rockefeller/Mathey College

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2026-03-29

Location

Princeton, NJ

Princeton University

Type

Part-time (20 hours/week)

Required Qualifications

Food service procedures familiarity
Work quickly in rush periods
Read/write/follow instructions
Moderate physical fitness: lift 30-50 lbs
Stand/walk 6-8 hours/day
NJ State Health Codes
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Food Service Worker - (Part-Time)-Rockefeller/Mathey College

Overview

Campus Dining invites applications for a Part Time Food service worker in our Rockefeller/Mathey College, a residential college at Princeton University. The food service worker is responsible for cold food preparation, setting up dining areas, serving food, bussing tables, garbage disposal, ware-washing, and sanitation procedures.

Princeton University Benefits: Helping You Thrive

Our comprehensive benefits package features an array of programs and resources to help care for you and your family, such as:

  • Paid time off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University holidays)
  • Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment
  • Employer contribution of 9.3% to your Princeton University Retirement Plan
  • Career development opportunities, such as the SEIU Summer Transfer Program
  • Employee Child Care Assistance Program, Children’s Educational Assistance Plan, and Staff Educational Assistance Plan
  • Commuter Benefits Program and Employee Referral Program
  • Physical, mental, and financial wellness appointments on-site at our Employee Wellness Center

More Impact Than You Can Imagine

Campus Dining is committed to the success of our diverse community by nourishing Princeton students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors with healthy, high-quality ingredients. If you believe that community engagement happens around food, we invite you to join our dynamic culinary team, grow as an individual, and make an impact in a place where people, quality, and value mean everything.

Responsibilities

As a food service worker, you will:

  • Become familiar with food preparation procedures and regular use of standardized recipes
  • Prepare the service area prior to each meal period
  • Serve customers and prepare items as requested at food stations
  • Maintain the kitchen and food stations in a clean, safe fashion
  • Observe and record food and equipment temperatures in accordance with HACCP policies
  • Break down and store food items at the end of each day’s final meal period
  • Operate the dish machine and return clean dishes to the appropriate areas
  • Watch for safety/sanitary hazards or malfunctioning equipment
  • Assist in daily, weekly, and other periodic cleaning and maintenance duties
  • Observe all New Jersey State Health Codes and Regulations

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with food service procedures
  • Capable of working quickly and efficiently during rush periods
  • Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Moderate physical fitness — as a food service worker, you must possess the following:
    • moderate physical agility, full range of motion, and ability to maintain balance
    • the ability to stand or walk up to two hours at one time for a total of 6–8 hours per day
    • the ability to sit for no more than two hours during an 8-hour day, except for cashiers and card checkers who may sit for 2–4 hours at once for a total of 4–6 hours per day
    • the ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds from the floor to overhead frequently (34–66% of the workday)
    • the ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds from the floor to chest height occasionally (less than 33% of the workday)
    • the ability to push or pull using force up to 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the workday)
    • the ability to use arms and hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, or pulling with force up to five pounds continuously (67–100% of the workday), and up to 30 pounds frequently (34–66% of the workday)
    • the ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, and reach occasionally (less than 33% of the work day)
    • the ability to work under a range of temperature conditions (e.g., kitchens, walk-in refrigerators, freezers, etc.)

Work Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 4:45p-8:45p with Tues/Thurs off. Food service worker is a biweekly paid position. Flexibility with scheduling, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays is required. Schedules may be changed due to business needs and work outside the unit may be required. This is an essential personnel position.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🍽️What are the main responsibilities of the Food Service Worker?

As a Food Service Worker, you will prepare cold foods, set up dining areas, serve customers, bus tables, handle garbage, ware-wash, and follow sanitation/HACCP procedures. Additional duties include monitoring temperatures, cleaning, and complying with New Jersey State Health Codes. Learn more about administration support roles in higher education.

💪What qualifications and physical requirements are needed?

Key qualifications include familiarity with food service procedures, ability to work efficiently during rushes, and reading/writing/following instructions. Physical fitness is essential: stand/walk 6-8 hours, lift 30 lbs frequently/50 lbs occasionally, push/pull 50 lbs, work in varied temperatures. See similar higher ed admin jobs.

What is the work schedule and flexibility required?

The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 4:45pm-8:45pm (20 hours/week biweekly paid), Tues/Thurs off. Flexibility for early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays is required; changes possible due to business needs. This is an essential personnel position. Explore higher ed career advice for work-life balance.

🏥What benefits does Princeton University offer?

Benefits include paid time off (vacation, sick, 11 holidays), immediate medical/dental/vision eligibility, 9.3% retirement contribution, career development (SEIU Summer Transfer), child care/educational assistance, commuter benefits, and on-site wellness center. Details at Princeton benefits. Compare with other higher ed jobs.

🚀Is this position suitable for entry-level food service workers?

Yes, if you have basic food service familiarity and meet physical demands. Training on recipes, HACCP, and safety provided. Princeton values community impact through quality food. Princeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Check staff opportunities or admin jobs for more.

👥How does this role contribute to Princeton's community?

Campus Dining nourishes students, faculty, staff with healthy, high-quality food, fostering community engagement. Join a dynamic team at Rockefeller/Mathey College. View Ivy League opportunities.

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