Food Service Worker for Mtn Campus
- Fort Collins, CO
- $39,816-43,798 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202501172AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Technical/Support I
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $39,816 - $43,798
Employee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/14/2025
Description of Work UnitHousing & Dining ServicesPlease visit to learn about joining Housing & Dining Services (HDS) as one of the largest departments on campus and is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain CampusThe Mountain Campus (MTC) of Colorado State University is part of the university and is located approximately 53 miles west of the main Fort Collins campus at 9,000 ft. elevation in a remote
mountain valley adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park. As part of HDS, the Mountain Campus exists to serve the Colorado State University and surrounding communities as a site for student learning, research and conferences. We strive to deliver outstanding residential and dining experiences crafted by an engaged team dedicated to social and environmental responsibility. The MTC operates a single dining center. Our season of operation is May to November. We employ 30-35 seasonal staff and serve 65,000+ meals each season to the nearly 6,500 students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus. There is limited Wi-Fi, but no cell phone service, and pets are not allowed.WORKING AT CSUPlease visit to learn more about working at CSU and living in Fort Collins, CO.CSU Land AcknowledgementTo explore CSU's Land Acknowledgment and video please visit /
Position SummaryThe Foodservice Worker for Mtn Campus position actively prepares and serves food in a high-volume food service operation at the CSU Mountain Campus to assure the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service are always achieved. Please visit for more information about working at Housing and Dining Services.This position resides at the Mtn Campus during the season of operation: May - November,
During the off season (November - March), this position will report to CSU Residential Dining Services on the Colorado State University, Fort Collins campus.
Required Job Qualifications
- Six months experience in a food service or retail operation: (e.g., Resume lists at least 6 months in a food or retail job such as cashier, server, barista, or prep cook, with duties including customer interaction, stocking, or food handling.)
- Professional Cooking Experience: (e.g., Worked over one year as a line cook preparing made-to-order meals in a commercial kitchen.)
- Experience in Fast-Paced or High-Volume Settings: (e.g., Prepared meals for over 300 students daily in a school cafeteria setting.)
- Time Management and Task Coordination Skills: (e.g., Managed grill station while prepping side dishes and training a new employee during peak lunch hours.)
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills: (e.g., Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and accommodate special orders.)
- Commitment to High-Quality Customer Service: (e.g., Regularly greeted guests and resolved minor issues to ensure customer satisfaction in a food court environment.
- Experience Creating Positive Customer Experiences: (e.g., Recognized by supervisor for creating a welcoming dining experience for regular customers through personal engagement.)
- Knowledge of Food Safety Standards: (e.g., Holds current ServSafe Food Handler Certification and follows safe food storage and sanitation practices.)
Duty/Responsibility
- Serve food according to established standards and portions. Ensure that foods that are served always meet the highest standards of quality and appearance.
- Occasionally prepare food using skills that include, but are not limited to, baking, roasting, sauteing, frying, grilling, broiling, steaming, chopping, measuring, and mixing.
- Understand and safely use power-operated foodservice production and cleaning equipment.
- Meet defined food production standards guided by standardized recipes and menus.
- Provide input on food production volume and inventory levels to ensure services are not disrupted by outages.
- Record and verify necessary food production and service temperatures to ensure that the highest standards of food safety are met continuously.
- Monitor and restock food and supplies to prevent service disruptions. Conduct inventory.
- Conduct opening and closing procedures in a defined work area.
- Indirectly supervise Temporary Hourly Employees and Student Employees within a defined work area to ensure staff are meeting defined standards of food production, quality, and safety.
Job Duty Category Customer Service
Duty/Responsibility
- Determine if areas meet established levels of cleanliness and when to do appropriate scheduled cleaning.
- Develop cleaning lists to help with accountability.
- Check the quality of work of the employees.
- Report safety hazards if seen
Job Duty Category Training, Certification, and Other Duties
Duty/Responsibility
- Attend assigned and voluntary CSU, HDS, and department training sessions to continue improving knowledge and skills.
- Successfully obtain the ServSafe food safety certification and maintain certification while employed as a Foo Service Worker.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
During the off season (November - March), this position will report to Residential Dining Services on the Colorado State University, Fort Collins campus.CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Shift Work, On-call Status
Search Contact Anthony King; 970-491-4703; anthony.king@colostate.edu
EEOColorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy StatementColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.References RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested 3
Maximum Requested 3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * This position is required to reside at the Mountain Campus during the season of operation: May-November. During the offseason: November - May, this position will report to Residential Dining Services, Fort Collins campus. Are you able to reside at the MTC during the season of operation?
- Yes
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