Lead Dining Associate - Fall 2025

Campus Enterprises Mission: Campus Enterprises is NC State University’s division of retail and hospitality organizations — NC State Dining, NC State Stores, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, NC State Student Centers (Witherspoon and Talley), and the One Card Office. Each department is dedicated to providing service excellence, value and enrichment of the student experience in support of academic success.

Purpose: Provide vital support to Campus Enterprises and NC State Dining by providing an excellent dining experience for all guests.

Compensation: Students will start at a training level of tier 1 at $10.50 per hour. Once they have demonstrated sufficient skills they will be eligible to be promoted to a tier 2 position at $11 per hour. 

In addition, students who are eligible will receive longevity raises based on years of service within Campus Enterprises. Dining and Catering employees earn free meals and are eligible for an end-of-semester bonus of up to $200.

Locations: Fountain, Case, Clark, or University Towers Dining Halls, Talley Pavilions, Atrium Food Court or On The Oval Food Court. Applicants will have an opportunity to express their preference for location on the application.

Work Schedule: Flexible shifts that work around your class schedule

Federal Work-Study Eligible

Essential functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prep, serve and restock food items including all food groups.
• Carry pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Clean work areas (kitchen production area, customer service area, dining room, lobbies and restrooms).
• Wash dishes, glassware, equipment and serving utensils.
• Restock beverage and dining area as needed.
• Adhere to all recipe, production and presentation standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control while following all health, safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service and provide excellent customer service.
• Resolve customer concerns and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
• Operate micros system (point of sale) and accurately process transactions in adherence with university policy.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and guests.
• Help to maintain temperature and sanitation to ensure food safety and assist units in maintaining a Grade A sanitation of 95% or better.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Current NC State University student with a flexible schedule
• Willingness to handle and serve all types of food (including meat products)
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and follow both written and verbal instructions and recipes to efficiently and accurately assemble menu items.
• Ability to work with a team and effectively communicate.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must attend mandatory student employee orientation and training sessions

Opportunities for Skills Development

Working as a member of the Campus Enterprises team, students gain valuable experience and develop skills that can be transferred to their individual career paths.  There are opportunities for advancement and leadership growth. This position offers the opportunity to enhance many skills such as communication, teamwork and multitasking.

Campus Enterprises at NC State University Hiring Standards

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.