Temporary Dining Operations Assistant

The Ohio State University

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Columbus Campus Until 9/25/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 27, 2026 Last posted July 27, 2026
Job description

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Job Title:

Temporary Dining Operations Assistant

Department:

Student Life | Dining Services

The Temporary Dining Operations Assistant supports the dining operation serving students, staff and guests of The Ohio State University; greets and serves customers; operates coffee equipment, makes gourmet coffee and specialty drinks; prepares and handles food and beverage orders; collects payment by cash, credit or Buck ID, prepares sales reports; takes daily inventory; stocks shelves, freezers, and coolers; maintains a clean and sanitary service and work area; position makes decisions based on established policies and procedures under the direction of the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 2-4 years of front-line customer service experience.

  • One year of experience with the taking and filling of food orders.

  • One year of experience in serving or catering. 

Additional Information:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.00 per hour.

This role is a temporary role and can last a maximum of 1 year.


Career Roadmap Designation

https://hr.osu.edu/career-roadmap/
Function: Sales and Customer Service
Sub Function: Retail
Career Level: T1

Office of Student Life Mission Statement:
The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society. 

Location:

Lincoln Tower (0271)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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About this role

Summary

Assist in dining operations, serve customers, handle food and beverage orders, maintain cleanliness.

Job title

Temporary Dining Operations Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

Columbus Campus, Ohio; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$0k+

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicefood handlingcash handlingfood orderingcleaning

Preferred skills

café operationsgourmet coffeespecialty drinksinventory management

Specializations

food servicecustomer servicefood orderingcafé operations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site