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Food Connection Student Worker

University of Kentucky
40502 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Posted 2 days ago

Job Description


University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleFood Connection Student Worker
Requisition NumberDU14964
Department Name81026: Food Connection
Work LocationLexington, KY
Salary Range$13.50-$15.25 determined on year of school and experience
Type of PositionStudent
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required 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? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Previous cooking, food handling, or serving experience preferred but not required
Deadline to Apply09/08/2026
Our 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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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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