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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

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