Pantry Worker / Desk Attendant

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Overview

The Pantry Worker / Desk Attendant is responsible for providing a range of food preparation and serving services, including cold and hot food items and grill-cooked items. This role involves accurately checking customer meal plan authorizations, receiving payments, maintaining records, and supporting other dining operations as needed, such as cleaning and maintaining a hygienic environment. The position requires efficient multitasking to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service.

Schedule: Sat/Sun 11:00a.m.-8:00p.m.

Last Date Internal Bids Accepted: Monday, 9/7/26 at 5:00 p.m.

Principal Responsibilities

1.  Produces the menu of the day assigned to the pantry section. This may include, but will not be limited to: salads, raw vegetable preparation, dressing, garnishes, condiments, beverages, desserts, primarily convenience items, food production as required on customer service lines, such as hamburgers, eggs, etc., hot and cold beverages, assisting cooks in their work as assigned by the manager, such as sandwich, salad, and cold plate preparation.   2.  Checks in customers, receives meal payments, maintains records and performs other clerical duties as prescribed by Yale Dining Services and assigned by the manager.   3.  Serves the menu of the day in the manner prescribed by the Yale Dining Services.   4.  Orders, receives and stores necessary food and supplies, and maintains related records.   5.  Complies with the rules of Yale Dining Services in regards to production and serving.   6.  Uses and maintains tools and equipment in a proper manner, including, but not limited to, steam-tables, coffee brewing equipment, food display cases, various vegetable cutting machines, vertical cutter mixer, slicing machine, food chopping machines and attachment and power mixers.   7.  Cleans, prepares, and keeps in order the area and equipment used in the job and other areas as assigned by the manager.  8.  Observes safety standards and practices.   9.  Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification. Required Education and Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.  At least 390 hours of food production work experience at an institutional food service location or full service restaurant environment. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s): Physical Requirements 1.  Sustained standing. Frequent bending.  2.  Moves both arms and shoulders as necessary while working with equipment and/or materials.  3. Moves, lifts and carries supplies, equipment, and materials weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance from floor to waist height and 20 pounds to shoulder height.  4.  Carries supplies up or down stairs if necessary.  5.  Pulls and/or pushes Buscko carts and/or containers etc.  6.  Works in confined areas with wide temperature variations.

Job Posting Date

09/18/2026

Job Category

Service Worker

Bargaining Unit

L35

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade 3

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly Range

$25.64

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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