Employment Opportunities
UK Dining Services hires more students than any other department on campus or any company in Lexington. Work with UK Dining Services and make extra money‚ a free meal per 4 hour shift you work‚ new friends‚ and we’ll work around your class schedule. We understand that you’re a student first! See a manager of the UK Dining Services location nearest you for an application‚ or fill–out an online application.
- Who?
Any part–time or full–time UK student is eligible to work for UK Dining Services. - When?
We have early morning shifts‚ mid–day shifts‚ late night shifts‚ and weekend shifts. No matter what time you would like to work‚ chances are we have a job for you! - Why?
Great pay‚ great location‚ free meals… what else is there? - Where?
We have several campus locations: Ag North Deli‚ Blazer Café‚ Blazer Xpress‚ Café du Chat‚ Chick–Fil–A®‚ Commons Market‚ Corner Store‚ Food Court–Student Center‚ Intermezzo‚ K–Lair Grill‚ The Lemon Tree‚ Lemon Twist Café‚ Ovid’s Café‚ Quick Stop‚ Starbucks® Coffee (4 locations)‚ UK Catering
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Employment Information
Our Mission
Dining Services‚ a student–centered department within the Division of Student Affairs‚ will provide the highest quality food and service to the campus community. We will enhance the University’s recruitment‚ retention and satisfaction for our students and the University‚ while being innovative‚ creative and financially self–supporting.
Employee Expectations
We are a business committed to 100% customer satisfaction. We depend on our employees to provide a fast‚ friendly‚ and courteous experience to all our guests. That’s why we look for individuals who like to have fun while delivering fast‚ accurate‚ and friendly service. If you are interested in becoming a part of the UK Dining Services team‚ here are some of the duties that could be required of you:
- Our team is expected to report to work on time‚ neat‚ and clean.
- The most important thing our team does is to help make sure our customers receive safe food.
- Training will provide you the skills you’ll need to perform your job. There will be a mandatory 1½ hour training session. Days and times will vary to accommodate your schedule.
- Our team follows standard operational procedures so that customers always receive exceptional quality and service.
- Our team relies on teamwork and high energy to get the job done.
- Our customers expect every location will be clean (that is spotless‚ tidy‚ and sparkling).
- Our team makes each customer feel like a welcomed guest.
- We depend on our team to deliver fast‚ accurate‚ and friendly service with a smile.
What’s in it for You?
You’ve seen what we expect from our employees. Here are a few of the things our employees can expect from us:
- Close to residence halls.
- Making new friends.
- Opportunities for promotion.
- Learning new and different skills.
- Working in an exciting‚ fast–paced environment.
- Being part of a successful team.
- Interacting with a diverse group of people.
- Don’t have to worry about parking.
- Having fun.
- Great pay.
- Scheduling to fit your needs.
Where Can I Work?
Listed below are UK Dining Services locations across campus with their telephone numbers:
- Ag North Deli
(859) 257–6219 - Blazer Café
(859) 257–2646 - Blazer Xpress
(859) 257–2646 - Café du Chat
(859) 257–1209 - Chick Fil–A®
(859) 257–1209 - The Commons Market
(859) 257–4762 - The Corner Store
(859) 257–4762 - Food Court–Student Center
(859) 257–1209 - Intermezzo
(859) 257–5712 - K–Lair Grill
(859) 257–6218 - The Lemon Tree
(859) 257–2539 - The Lemon Twist Deli
(859) 257–2539 - Ovid’s Café
(859) 257–9482 - Quick Stop
(859) 257–1209 - Starbucks®–Commons
(859) 257–2046 - Starbucks®–KY Clinic
(859) 323–6061 - Starbucks®–Ovid’s
(859) 257–9482 - Starbucks®–Student Center
(859) 257–6136 - UK Catering
(859) 257–1741
What you need to start working with us:
US law requires that‚ if hired‚ you must funish appropriate documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility.
This requirement is met by obtaining INS Form I–9 from Human Resources Services in Scovell Hall.
To obtain INS Form I–9‚ you need to provide some documents. Bring your unlaminated Social Security card or a copy of your birth certificate. You should also bring your driver’s license or state–issued picture identification.
The following documents are acceptable for international students in lieu of the aforementioned items: Alien Registration Card (Green Card); unexpired passport with valid work authorization; certificate of citizenship or naturalization.
dining services . university of kentucky . 19 food storage building . donovan drive . lexington‚ ky . 40506–0071 . (859) 257–6161 . fax (859) 257–1132