Food Connection Student Worker - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-06
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleFood Connection Student WorkerRequisition NumberDU13056Department Name81026: Food Connection Work LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$10.00- $12.00 / hourType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired 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? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Previous cooking, food handling, or serving experience preferred but not required
Deadline to Apply10/01/2026Our 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.



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