Dining Services Assistant

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB

Eagle’s Nest Cafe, Blake Hall, FVCC Kalispell Campus

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all current FVCC Students

START DATE

This position will start Fall Semester 2025.

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT

Academic Calendar Year 2025/2026

PAY RANGE

$14.00 to $15.00 per hour depending on experience

WORK SCHEDULE

Work is performed between Monday and Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., flexible to students schedules. This position may work up to 19 hours per week.

DRESS CODE

Casual wear with appropriate coverage and closed-toe footwear. Gloves used for food handling is provided by the supervisor.

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE

Supports the Eagle’s Nest Cafe campus dining service program

POSITION DUTIES

Under guidance from food service management, performs experienced food service preparation support.

Duties may include:

• Performs cashier functions.
• Performs food preparation.
• Cleans equipment, utensils, and countertops.
• Gathers stock.
• Ensures proper food handling and food storage.
• May perform other like duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow direction.
• Previous cashier experience.
• Previous food service training, knowledge and/or experience and advanced cooking skills.
• Previous training experience, ability to train other students.
• Customer service skills.
• Possesses a cooperative spirit in working with peers, supervisors, students and public.

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Communication, leadership, critical thinking, commitment to ethics and integrity, social responsibility, demonstrating professionalism, technology, and teamwork

PREDICTED OUTCOME

Practical competence, critical thinking, collaboration, communicating effectively, demonstrating professionalism, technological competence, and teamwork

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule, effective communication/interpersonal skills, and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS, AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Prior to offers of student employment, FVCC may conduct thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant’s application or resume. Additionally, FVCC may conduct post‑offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law.

These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION

Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement, Human Resources Partner, Recruitment, vclement or 406‑756‑3985.

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.

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