• Earn a Living Wage  M|Dining positions range from $18- $22 per hour, with annual increases.
• Work-Life Balance consistent schedules and paid holidays.
• Culinary Excellence  M|Dining has received national recognition for culinary achievements.
• Unbeatable Benefits  health, dental, vision and matched retirement contributions.
• Locations near AAATA bus routes, with free bus fare for employees.

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Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution.  It's adding a purpose to your profession.  Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Use organizational skills to prioritize tasks; simultaneously executing tasks in assigned work areas to assure all food items are available for service. 

Organize daily activities based on the needs of your work area. 

Complete assigned work, to meet production and service standards utilizing prescribed procedures.

Understand and follow Health Code Regulations at all times while maintaining proper food handling procedures. This include receiving, time and temperature controls, proper storage procedures, sanitation standards, product inspection, and recording food temperatures according to Michigan Dining HACCP Plans and Departmental Policies. 

Examines food and supplies received to assure quality, freshness and appearance.  

Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring proper sanitation is maintained, as well as the health and safety of all dining guests and employees.

Communicate critical issues to appropriate staff members: i.e. production problems, inventory levels, sanitation, quality issues, health and safety issues and maintenance issues.

Operate and ensure that equipment utilized is operational, handled safely, reporting mechanical issues to appropriate member of management.

Participates in training programs and meetings as necessary or requested.

Receive food, and supplies, verify invoices, and packing lists. 

Inspect delivered goods for damages, and completeness. Report discrepancies.

Maintain stock levels in work areas. Recommend reorder quantities or times for stock items.

Issue stock as needed. Package for shipment stock and equipment.

Clean assemble, disassemble, and distribute equipment and stock items.

Work in coolers and freezers for extended periods of time.

• You will move and transport items weighing up to 75 lbs.
• You will perform basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; 
• Experience with First In, First Out stocking systems preferred.
• You will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. 
• Must have good customer service skills - this position will interact with varied building residents.
• Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in the receipt, storage, and distribution of stock is necessary.
• Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in kitchen cleaning is necessary. 
• Must demonstrate communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Obtain palette jack operators certificate

Reasonable knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Monday through Friday: 7:00AM to 3:00 PM 

Special Schedule including some weekends 

Department: M|Dining - League Catering 

Hourly Rate:  $20.56- $21.19

Please note, the current starting rate for this position is $20.56 , due to the newly ratified collective bargaining unit, this rate will be increasing to $21.18, no later then November 15, 2025.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.