Requisition # 2026-22208
Date Posted 2026-09-09
Department: Campus Dining
Category: Food Services and Dining
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5p-11:30p and Saturday 8p-2:30a with Fri/Sun off
Overview
Campus Dining is committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors by nourishing them to be their healthy best while caring for the environment. We welcome team members who share our passion of serving and caring for our community through exceptional dining experiences. In collaboration with our campus partners, we craft culinary programs that deliver unique memorable experiences. Campus Dining brings together expertise in culinary, wellness, sustainability, procurement and hospitality to develop innovative programs in support of our diverse community. Our award-winning food program is based on scientific and evidence-based principles of healthy sustainable menus that are prepared by our culinary team with high-quality ingredients.
We invite you to be a part of our dynamic culinary team, grow as an individual and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.
The Retail Food Service Worker, Frist Campus Center, provides customer service within the parameters of departmental standards with regard for speed of service and customer satisfaction. S/he will be responsible for all levels of customer service, prepare the food requirements of an established menu with the concern for quality, appeal, presentation, sanitation, safety and cost. S/he will also be responsible for maintaining the kitchen and stations in a clean, safe and orderly fashion.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5pm-11:30pm and Saturday 8pm-2:30am with Fri/Sun off
Why work at Princeton?
- Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick time, and University holidays)
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Benefits (Effective on your first day)
- Employee Child Care Assistance Program
- Employee Tuition Assistance
- Children’s Educational Assistance Plan (Up to a $22,400 tuition grant for college)
- Continued Career Development & Growth Opportunities
- Commuter Benefits Program (50% Transit Subsidy/NJ Transit Bus Pass/Carpool)
- Free Uniforms & Meals
- Retiree Medical Plans
- Employee Referral Program- Earn up to $500 Bonus
- Culinary Boot Camp
About the Role:
This position offers a recurring academic year schedule, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking employment aligned with the higher education calendar. Employees do not work during the summer months and dates are per the University academic calendar. University benefits for this position are included for a full calendar year.
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Responsibilities
- Prepares food items for the menu in accordance with the established portion sizes, quality, and taste as designed.
- Prepares items as requested by customers.
- Participates in taking, observing and recording food temperatures and equipment temperatures in accordance with HACCP policies and principles.
- Maintains the kitchen, kitchen equipment, food stations and related areas in a safe and sanitary condition at all times. Corrects or reports any sanitation hazards.
- Operates cash register, POS terminal, or card reader accurately according to departmental procedures.
- Adheres to the policy of “clean as you go.” Assists in the daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Maintains the storage areas, utilizing proper storage techniques, including enforcing a FIFO (first in/first out) policy for all food products.
- Is familiar with all food preparation procedures as assigned.
- Maintains and enforces the established energy conservation techniques and guidelines.
- Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Department of Campus Dining and Princeton University
- Performs other tasks as directed by university management.
Qualifications
Skills Required:
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to coordinate tasks to meet production deadlines. Must be flexible in handling multiple assignments and ability to work in multiple venues.
- Must have the ability to coordinate tasks to meet production deadlines. Must be Flexible in handling multiple assignments and ability to work in multiple venues.
- Must be able to work rapidly and efficiently during rush periods.
- Must be able work with a variety of kitchen and service equipment including char broilers, steam jacket kettles, pressure steamer ovens, broilers, woks, induction ranges, grills, Panini grills, slicers, choppers mixers, blenders, frozen dessert machines various hot and cold beverage dispensers, coffee brewers, espresso/cappuccino machines steamer/oven, card reader, and various hand tools.
- Must have knowledge of food preparation for a full range of cold foods including salads, fruits and vegetables, deli meats, desserts and accompaniments, and hot food production including steaming, grilling, frying, baking, pizza making and dough mixing.
- Must have Knowledge of customer Service Standards.
- Skills in presenting and garnishing food.
Work Schedule Requirements/Information:
- Flexibility, late nights early mornings, weekends, holidays and work outside the unit is required.
- The schedule may change due to business needs.
- This is an "Essential Personnel" position.
Essential job functions:
- Stand or walk up to 2 hours at one time for a total of 6-8 hours per day.
- Sit for no more than 2 hours during an 8-hour day, except for cashiers and card checkers who may sit for 2-4 hour at one time for a total of 4-6 hours per day
- Drive for no more than 30 minutes at one time.
- Lift or carry up to 30 lbs. in a range of motion from floor to overhead frequently (34-66% of the workday).
- Lift or carry up to 50 lbs. in a range of motion from floor to chest height occasionally (less than 33% of the workday).
- Push or pull using forces up to 50 lbs. occasionally (less than 33% of the workday).
- Use arms and hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing or pulling with forces up to 5 lbs. continuously (67-100% of the workday) and up to 30 lbs. frequently (34-66% of the workday).
- Bend, squat, kneel, climb stairs, reach overhead, lift overhead occasionally (less than 33% of the work day).
- Work under a range of temperature conditions (e.g., kitchens, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, etc.).
- Possess physical agility, full range of motion, and ability to maintain balance.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Standard Weekly Hours
30.00
Eligible for Overtime
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Probationary Period
Per union contract
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
Yes
Physical Capacity Exam Required
Yes
Valid Driver's License Required
No
Union Code
SEU-Service Employees Inter Union
Salary Range
$23.05 Minimum Hourly Rate
Princeton University job offers are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of a background check, reference checks, and pre-employment screening, as applicable.
Princeton University is a residential community and an employer that operates continuously 24 hours a day. Essential services employees perform jobs that are necessary and required to maintain basic University operations during scheduled closures or unscheduled suspension of normal operations due to emergencies, events, or other situations. Essential services employees may be asked and/or required to perform jobs or duties that fall outside of their normal job classification during an emergency event. Learn more about our Essential Services policy.