Campus Kitchen Operations Assistant (multiple positions)

Job Title
Campus Kitchen Operations Assistant (multiple positions)


Requisition Number
DU12682


Department Name
81500:Dietetics and Human Nutrition


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$12-15 per hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

To be eligible for consideration for the Campus Kitchen Operations student worker position you must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Kentucky.



Required Related Experience

To be eligible to for consideration for the Campus Kitchen  Operations student worker position you must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Kentucky; be dependable and responsible; have strong communication and organization skills; have a desire to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment; and have past experience volunteering or working with CKUK is beneficial, but not required



Required License/Registration/Certification

Food Handlers Permit, or ability to obtain Food Handlers Permit within 10 days of hire date



Physical Requirements

Lifting and caring up to 25lbs, pushing pulling cart with items up to 50lbs, some work is performed in a commercial kitchen setting, standing and walking for periods of time, ability to climb stairs.



Shift

Between 8am and 5pm, Monday – Friday



Job Summary

The Campus Kitchen at the University of Kentucky (CKUK) is recruiting motivated, energetic, and responsible students to support  operations. Student workers will assist with meal prep, food recovery from local partners, and delivery of meals. Current graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky are eligible for this position. Student workers are expected to be able to work at least 10 hours per week. Pay is issued bi-weekly via direct deposit.

To be eligible to apply for the Campus Kitchen Operations Assistant student worker position you must:

• be a current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Kentucky

• be dependable and responsible

• have strong communication and organization skills

• have a desire to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• past experience volunteering or working with CKUK is beneficial, but not required

The responsibilities of the Campus Kitchen Operations Assistant student worker position include:

• Support food recovery efforts from UK Chandler’s Hospital, grocery stores, and other partners

• Work with team members on menu planning and preparation of meals for older adults, prioritizing recovered/rescued foods that are perishable and using any supplemental foods

• Manage timely meal delivery efforts to at least two subsidized older adult residences in Lexington, Kentucky

• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety of the kitchen, food, equipment, and those working with food

• Keep consistent detailed records of every operation process under food safety guidelines and for reports, including but not limited to: food weight, food temperature, types of food and meals in and out of the kitchen, food compost amount and type, volunteer demographics and shift attendance, delivery details

Please attach your resume and a brief statement of why you are interested in this position (up to 200 words) when submitting application. 







Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Kentucky, dependable and responsible, strong communication and organization skills, a desire to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, past experience volunteering or working with CKUK is beneficial, but not required.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Kentucky, dependable and responsible, strong communication and organization skills, a desire to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, past experience volunteering or working with CKUK is beneficial, but not required



Deadline to Apply
05/30/2025


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