Location: Boulder, Colorado
City:
Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full-Time
Posting Close Date: 25-Sep-2025
Date Posted:
18-Sep-2025
Job Summary
The Department of Campus Dining and Hospitality encourages
applications for the Head Dining Attendant! This is a hands-on working position that provides oversight and
leadership in assigned dining operation to student staff, front and back of house Dining Attendants. This position would, under the general
supervision of the management team, help coordinate the activities of food service workers involved in set-up, food and drink service in
assigned Campus Dining and Hospitality (CD&H) location. Maintains and ensures cleanliness and proper functionality of the following areas
and associated staff: food service preparation, beverage, dish-washing, dish return, courtesy stands, dining room, and common areas, loading
dock, compost and recycling and other areas as assigned. This position helps to facilitate break schedules based upon organizational needs
and staff schedules, all while offering excellent customer service in a team-oriented and supported environment.
CU is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are
committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all
backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The
Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students
become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.
The work in Student Life supports all factors of
the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build
professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support
services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the
work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance,
employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.
With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student
Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success
inside and outside the classroom.
Campus Dining & Hospitality leads the industry with outstanding quality food and dining
experiences. Campus venues include residential dining halls, catering and retail outlets with staff who strive to make each student’s
experience the best it can be. Serving about 3 million meals each year, Campus Dining & Hospitality is dedicated to expanding sustainability
efforts and providing options to guests with dietary restrictions and allergens.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Kitchen Prep, Service and Operation:
- Assists in coordinating and assigning food service tasks. Assist
with the setup and breakdown of production and service areas. Understand and use a variety of equipment and service standards as
appropriate. Follow and enforce set food safety and A9 allergen protocol in all areas of oversight. Ensure cleanliness and quality of all
production and service areas. Practice and ensure State Food Safety principals are followed.
Customer Service:
- Provide excellent customer service and assistant with customer needs and inquires. Lead by example both in general work ethic and
positive and productive demeanor. Display and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Quality Assurance:
- Follow all ParTEch and A9 labeling procedures, request labels, and recognize allergen errors. Fully comprehend allergen labeling
protocol, including avoidance of cross contact and report concerns to management. If requested, serves on the food safety response team and
responds to all food safety emergencies as appropriate to the work assignment. Ensures service expectations are maintained through duration
of shift.
Personnel:
- Train new staff members, both full time and student employees. Empower others to make
decisions in areas within their span of control. Make scheduling recommendations and alert management of holes in the personnel roster as
necessary. Hold other accountable, following progressive discipline process. Discuss staff issues with management. Assists in the direct
supervision of others both student, full time and temporary staff.
What You Should Know
- May work nights
and weekends. Work schedule and campus location dependent upon business need.
What We Can Offer
- The
annual salary for this position is $43,846.40
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement,
paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers
an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Be Statements
Be challenged. Be unique. Be
Boulder.
What We Require
- 3 years of experience related to the job assignment. Equivalent combination of
education and experience may substitute. - State Food Safety certified and or certificate appropriate for the position level or the
ability to obtain State Food Safety certification or certificate appropriate to position level within 6 months of hire. - Must
possess appropriate State Food Safety certification or certificate appropriate to position level for the duration of employment with
CDS.
What You Will Need
- Ability to work in a team driven environment. Strong interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience. 1
Year food service experience.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience
align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later
time.
Please apply by September 25, 2025, for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job
Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or
dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Essential
Services
This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during
campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned
shift during emergency campus closures.
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