Food Connection Student Worker at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Posted in Other 8 days ago.

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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Job Title	Food Connection Student Worker
Requisition Number	DU13056
Department Name	81026: Food Connection
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Salary Range	$10.00- $12.00 / hour
Type of Position	Student
Position Time Status	Part-Time
Required Education	HS diploma, must be current UK student
Required Related Experience	N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification	N/A
Physical Requirements	Standing for extended periods of time; moving/carrying up to 50 pounds
Shift	Monday – Friday, days, some evenings, occasional weekends 5 – 20 hours/week depending on programming (on an as-needed basis)
Job Summary	Responsibilities include food preparation, preservation, and repurposing; catering assistance including serving, bussing, transport of food and equipment, and set-up and breakdown of events; maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and off-site food preparation surfaces, equipment, and dishes; light office, errands, or other duties as needed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Must: Possess excellent customer service skills and a willing attitude Have reliable transportation or ability to be on time to shifts Have or obtain a food handler’s permit from the Fayette County Health Department (Servsafe certification a plus). Funding and training for certification provided by department. Attend orientation training Excellent opportunity to gain culinary skills, network with experts in food related fields, experience in event coordination, and increase knowledge about food systems, seasonal menu planning, local purchasing, sustainable practices, and community outreach.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Previous cooking, food handling, or serving experience preferred but not required
Deadline to Apply	10/01/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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