About the role#
Join the Dining Services team at OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. You will support campus dining operations at The Beaver Dam dining hall, the Study Grounds coffee shop, and EDGE Catering events. This is an entry-level position that provides on-the-job training. You will gain practical skills in food preparation, customer service, and teamwork while supporting our campus community.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, portion, serve, and replenish food on the service line in The Beaver Dam.
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service to students, faculty, staff, and guests.
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process transactions.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and service areas.
- Organize and clean service spaces, including dishwashing and routine opening or closing tasks.
- Support EDGE Catering events through setup, service, and breakdown.
- Prepare espresso drinks and coffee shop items at Study Grounds.
- Stock, rotate, and restock food, beverages, and supplies.
- Adapt to changing priorities and support teammates across all dining locations.
What you'll need#
- Current academic enrollment in a high school, community college, or university.
- Ability to meet Academic Standing Requirements.
- Minimum credit hours per term based on student status (6 credits for undergraduate/post-baccalaureate, 12 for international undergraduate, 5 for graduate, 9 for international graduate).
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Check.
Location & details#
- Location: Bend, Oregon.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 10 to 24 hours per week, built around your class schedule and personal obligations.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Benefits: Provided work shirt and hat, plus food and beverage perks.
About Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a public research institution based in Corvallis, Oregon. Founded in 1868, the university operates as an educational organization. It employs over 13,000 people and maintains a large campus community. The institution focuses on research and academic instruction across various fields.
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