Student Employment


Hello WWU Students!

APPLY NOW! University Dining Services (UDS) has student jobs to fill for the start of fall quarter. Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, August 27th. Apply Now! Click here to download the application packet. New students can also visit our JOBS table during Summerstart located inside Viking Commons where they'll be eating.

WHY APPLY?
Our jobs are conveniently located on campus, in our cafes, markets, resident dining halls, and catering. Besides convenience, other benefits include practical work experience, employee meals, flexible scheduling, friendly environment, and starting hourly wage of $8.25 to $8.50, with a performance review at the end of fall quarter. Plus, we're offering an incentive for you to get your application to our office by no later than Wednesday, August 27th. Apply on time and you'll be entered into a drawing for a $250 WWU Bookstore Gift Card!*

IF YOU ALREADY APPLIED...
If you've already applied, thank you! We plan to send out hiring notification/confirmation emails to all applicants by August 29th, for all who've applied by the deadline. You're name is being entered into the drawing also. The winner(s) will be announced at our Student Employment Orientation Day on Saturday, September 20th.

IF YOU'RE ALREADY EMPLOYED BY Sodexo/WWU Dining Services AND PLAN TO RETURN FOR FALL...
If you already work for University Dining Services and plan to return for fall quarter, all you need to do is make sure you have a current Food Handlers Card (get it renewed if it has expired) and then show up at Student Employment Orientation Day on Saturday, September 20th, at 7:30am. If you did not sign-up on the returning student employee sheet at your unit at the end of spring quarter, please do contact your unit manager now to let them know that you intend to return. All returning students will be entered to win a drawing for a $250 Bookstore Gift Card.

Please scroll down the page for more detailed information on how to apply, how to get your Food Handler's Permit and Student Employment Day.

*Two drawings will be conducted for two $250 Bookstore Gift Cards. One drawing for new applicants and one drawing for returning student employees. In order to receive the Gift Card, employees must submit their application on time, must be present at Student Employment Day and must continue to work for University Dining Services through at least October 31st.

Our best,
Ira Simon, Director
University Dining Services

Student Jobs for Fall Quarter - Apply Now

  • Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, August 27.
  • Mark your calendar for Student Employment Day, September 20.
  • Register for Early Arrival to move into your on-campus housing Sept 19 or 20

About University Dining Services

University Dining Services is now hiring student workers for Fall 2008. Positions are available in resident dining halls, catering and on-campus cafés & markets. The types of jobs include caterer, cook, cook assistant, driver, barista/cashier, cashier, dining room attendant, food servers and more. We employ over 500 student staff and every member of the team is a critical part of our success.

Working for University Dining Services at Western provides valuable experience to complement your education. You can gain practical, transferable skills, opportunities for advancement and future employment. Additional benefits include flexible schedules, meals when you work and a friendly work environment.

Wages & Merit Increases

Entry-level student employees will start at $8.25/hour to $8.50/hour. The starting wage varies depending on the type of location you work at; starting wage for retail kitchen, cafes and markets is $8.25/hour, while starting wage for resident dining halls and catering is $8.50/hour. Students can expect to receive a performance review with the potential for a merit increase at the end of fall quarter and thereafter on an annual basis.

Application Details

An application packet (PDF) can be downloaded. Please print out the PDF and fill out all the required information. We will also be accepting applications and answering questions during Summer Start; look for our “Jobs” table inside the Viking Commons at meal times.

Your completed application packet must be received (by mail or drop off) by Wednesday, August 27. Students who complete an application and are offered a position will be required to attend Student Employment Day Orientation on Saturday, September 20 at WWU. Those who plan will be living on campus should register for early move-in to attend this orientation, and we’ll cover the early move-in fees provided you attend Student Employment Day and continue to work for us through fall quarter.

Food and Beverage Worker's Card

It's important to know that when you come to work for University Dining Services you must have a current Washington State Food and Beverage Service Worker’s Card. In accordance with Washington State Health Department regulations and Sodexo company policy, every University Dining Services employee must have a copy of a valid Washington State Food Worker's card at their place of employment.

You can obtain or renew a card through any Washington State County Health Department or at our special on-campus testing session on Friday, September 19. As a courtesy to our new hires, we plan to offer on-campus testing at Ridgeway Commons at 1:30pm on Friday, September 19.

  • The cost for the exam is $10 (cash only). You must bring this payment with you to the test.
  • To prepare for the exam, review the Food Worker Manual (.pdf), which can be downloaded for free.

Student Employment Day - Save the Date! Saturday, September 20

 The day will start with check-in at 7:30 am at the WWU Performing Arts Center plaza. Next, the management team will present an orientation and training session inside the Performing Arts Center in which we’ll discuss our goals, philosophies and operations with you. A variety of short training presentations will inform you of some of the important aspects of high quality food, safety and customer service. You will end the day with a unit-specific orientation and shift scheduling session. Depending on the length of your unit-specific meeting, you should be finished by 4:00pm.

A snack break will be provided mid-morning and we will also provide you with lunch at approximately 1p.m. when you leave the PAC and go to your unit-specific meetings.

If you have any questions, please email dining.jobs@wwu.edu, call the HR Coordinator at 360-650-4991, or visit our FAQs.