Culinary Services - Quality Assurance Assistant (Student/Entry-Level)

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title

Culinary Services - Quality Assurance Assistant (Student/Entry-Level)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Number

20161759STD

Department Summary

• Maintain the Manufacturing log.
• Check food safety and quality assurance records.
• Support daily monitoring of food preparation, storage, and production areas.
• Verify that sanitation and hygiene procedures are followed.
• Participate in internal audits and food safety inspections.
• Confidence in training students.
• Support employee food safety training activities as needed.
• Perform other quality assurance and food safety duties as assigned.

Job Profile

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Works in Ohio University culinary services, providing customer service, preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a positive experience for students and staff. Duties may include serving/preparing/stocking food, dining room and dishroom cleaning, inventory, cashiering, and hostessing.

Level Summary

Performs basic tasks and assists with administrative or operational duties under supervision. Roles are entry-level and aimed at providing exposure to workplace environments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Limited supervisory responsibilities. May supervise other student workers.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

No budgetary responsibility.

Problem Solving:

Addresses routine, well-defined problems under supervision.

Independence of Action:

Works under close supervision.

Communication and Collaboration:

Communicates primarily with supervisor and peers. Collaborates with team members to accomplish tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled for classes at Ohio University, Hocking College, another post-secondary education institution, or a secondary school during the current semester, immediate previous semester, or immediate upcoming semester. Able to follow instructions and complete tasks within deadlines. Basic knowledge of office software and communication tools. Departments may have specific minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Previous experience in culinary.

Working Condition/Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Department

Culinary Services - Central Food

Pay Rate

PL4-14.00/hr for Assistant Work

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Open Date

08/12/2026

Posting End Date

09/07/2026

Job Category

Student Hourly

Planning Unit

Vice President for Student Affairs

Work Schedule

15-20 Hours weekly,

Preferred hours include: M/TU/TH/F 10a-2p Wednesday 2p-6p
Hours are flexible and we will work around class schedules

Campus

Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Beth Pfeiffer - [email protected]

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type

Part-Time

Job Level

STUDENT

Job Family

Student Hourly Employee

Job Sub Family

Student Culinary Services Staff

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