Job Description

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a résumé in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system that supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government.

Position Summary:

The Hospitality Assistant is responsible for preparing a variety of dishes in accordance with established menus and standardized recipes. This role ensures that high standards of food quality, sanitation, and presentation are consistently maintained, while also upholding cleanliness in the work area and supporting overall kitchen sanitation and maintenance. In addition to core cooking duties, the Hospitality Assistant will also perform one or more specialized roles as needed, including: Cashier, Dishwasher, Cold Prep, Bakeshop Prep, Restaurant Server, Banquet Server, Barista, Cohen House Steward.

The weekly schedule will vary and will include working on weekends and holidays—candidates must be available to work any required shift.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma
• 0–1 year of related culinary experience
• Certified Food Handler's Permit (Houston) or equivalent (ServSafe)

Skills:

• HACCP Compliance: Able to document HACCP log sheets
• Communication: Must be able to speak and understand basic English
• Collaboration: Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Technical Literacy: Able to read and understand standard recipes and production sheets
• Sensory Awareness: Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors
• Physical Endurance: Requires walking or standing for up to eight hours per day
• Mobility: Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, lift, see, reach, climb, and balance
• Schedule Flexibility: The weekly schedule will vary and will include working on weekends and holidays—must be available to work any required shift