Dining Services Student Worker; Cook Cafe

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting

Summary:

Join the Rutgers Dining team as a Dining Services Student Worker in one of our dining halls or retail operations across the New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses. Rutgers Dining Services strives to be the best in culinary excellence and as a Dining Services Worker you play a critical role in the customer experience, from assisting in the preparation and service of food, to maintaining the presentation of the dining halls, to assisting guests.

• Student employee meal privileges.
• Flexible schedules (10/20 hours/week) that work around classes and activities.
• Convenient on-campus locations.
• Opportunities to advance to leadership positions such as Captain, Meal Manager and Student Unit Manager.
• Valuable work experience to add to your resume.
• Learn important job skills including interpersonal communications, team dynamics, dependability and time management.
• A fun and welcoming environment.

FLSA
:
Nonexempt

Minimum Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled as a Rutgers Student.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Reliable, friendly, customer-service oriented individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified beyond the listed qualifications.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 25ST2592
• Posting Open Date: 01/05/2026
• Location:
  
  New Brunswick, NJ
• Home Location Campus:
  Cook (RU-New Brunswick)

Pre-employment and Immunization

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization requirements apply as described; policies may require proof of vaccination or medical/religious exemptions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer. See the Non-Discrimination Statement for details.

Supplemental Questions

• * Are you currently enrolled as a student at Rutgers University? Yes / No
• * Please indicate your availability:
• Fall Semester
• Spring Semester
• Winter Session
• Both Fall and Spring Semester
• Summer Session
• All of the above

Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

For questions regarding accessibility or accommodation, contact the appropriate Rutgers office.