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Manhattan, KS 66506
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Student Employee Handbook

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Dining Services always takes applications for the following student jobs:

Turn in your completed application to a manager at the dining center at which you wish to work.

T•H•E Bakery

If you are interested in gaining additional retail and baking experience, T•H•E Bakery may be just the place for you. Employment in T•H•E Bakery demands great customer-service skills, the ability to work independently, and some knowledge of baking and cake decorating. Prior experience in retail and/or baking is preferred, but not required. These positions fill up fast, so apply early!

Benefits

  • A safe, friendly and convenient on-campus location.
  • Above minimum-wage pay.
  • Leadership opportunities.
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate your classes.
  • Holidays and bowl games off (some exceptions apply).
  • Discounted meals prices for off-campus student employees.

Turn in your completed application to the Derby Dining Center office. Please write “Attention Jenn McCown, T•H•E Bakery” on the front of your application. If you have questions about T•H•E Bakery positions, please call Ben Murphy, Derby student scheduling manager, at 532-3181.

Download an application here.

Quik Cats

If you enjoy working in retail, then Quik Cats may be just the place for you! Quik Cats convenience stores offer numerous benefits:

  • A safe, friendly and convenient on-campus location.
  • Above minimum-wage pay.
  • Leadership opportunities.
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate your classes.
  • Discounted meals prices for off-campus student employees.

As a member of the Quik Cats team you may find yourself checking in orders, stocking shelves, making cash-register transactions, preparing pizza, and much, much more. Quik Cats stores are open weekdays from 7:30 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. and weekends from 9 A.M. to 1 A.M., so shifts will vary based on availability and course schedules.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Quik Cats team, download an application, and return it to any Quik Cats location. If you have questions about these positions, please contact Miguel at 532-2287 or 532-7153. Apply early! These positions fill up quickly.

Download an application here.

Food Production

  • Assist full-time production staff to prepare meals and bakery products.
  • Prior knowledge of food production equipment, techniques, and methods are not required, but are preferred.

Download an application here.

Customer Service

  • Prepare cafeteria lines and display cooking stations for meal service.
  • Serve menu items to customers.
  • Swipe student meal cards as they enter the dining facility.
  • Prior customer-service experience is not required, just a friendly attitude and a willingness to work hard!

Download an application here.

Custodial/Dishroom

  • General custodial and dishroom duties such as removing used service ware from trays, loading the dishmachines, and sweeping and mopping.
  • No prior experience is necessary.

Download an application here.

Storeroom

  • Check in daily orders.
  • Rotate and stock food products as directed by storekeeper.
  • General storeroom custodial tasks.
  • No prior experience necessary.

Download an application here.

Student Supervisor in Service and Custodial/Dishroom

  • Lead and direct teams of student employees during meal service or in the dishroom.
  • Prior experience as a Dining Services student employee is required

Download an application here.

Classified Employment

K-State Division of Human Resources Classified Employment Opportunities

Click here for the Dining Services Classified Employee Handbook
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Professional Employment

 

There are no professional opportunities at this time.  Please check back later.