University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Quick Service Team Member-Children's Center (9:00am-5:30pm, M-F)
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Quick Serve Team Member is a key position within Children's Center and Dining Services. This position will work within the UNL Children's Center and support Abel Dining Center as needed.

As a Quick Serve Team Member, you will:

  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Perform all back of the house kitchen duties, including ingredient and food preparation, inventory, cooking and assembling orders, setting up and closing down stations, recipe preparation, dish machine operations, and cleaning.
  • Build recipes based on established processes, procedures, guidelines, and recipes.
  • Monitor food quality, food presentation, and control food waste.
  • Assist within other areas as needed and other duties assigned.

This position is considered essential and may have weekend or evening shifts.

About Us:

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

  • Vacation and sick leave pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • No-cost life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Exclusive staff discounts
  • Continuous improvement and innovation
  • Professional development through training and education
  • And much more!

Required Qualifications:

  • High School education plus one year of experience in a work environment required; equivalency considered.
  • Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary.
  • Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.
  • Ability to communicate essential.

 

Compliance Requirements:

If selected for this position and a verbal offer is accepted, the final written offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of the following required pre-employment check(s): 

  • Pre-placement physical 
  • Criminal history background check 
  • Child and Adult Sexual Abuse Registry Request and Check
Information at a Glance
Req Id:  1827
Campus Name:  University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL)
Org Unit:  AS Dining Service UNL
Job Location:  Lincoln, NE 68588
Application Review Date:  11/18/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Advertised Salary:  $16.00/hr minimum
Job Type:  Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility:  On-site
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  Marilyn McCalla, mmccalla2@unl.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:  Click on "Apply Now". Create or login to account. If current employee, click on Employee login.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

 

Posting Start Date:  11/10/25