Student Employee, Food Services (9:00AM-2:30PM)
Posted Jul 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you worked in a kitchen, restaurant or other fast-paced job.
What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with the pace and habits of food service work.
The shift runs 9:00 to 2:30. How does that fit around your classes?
What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover a mid-day shift that lines up with the busiest meal periods.
What would you do
You might work dish, grill, deli, the coffee shop or catering on any given day. How do you feel about switching stations?
What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and willing to learn several stations as the day's needs change.
The lunch rush hits and the line is long. How do you keep up without getting sloppy?
What they are checking: Whether they can work fast while still following safety and cleanliness rules.
You notice an item on display has no price tag or the price is wrong. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they fix small details that affect customers and sales rather than ignoring them.
A customer tells you they have a food allergy and asks what's in a dish. How do you answer?
What they are checking: Whether they take allergies seriously and check ingredients or ask the manager instead of guessing.
You see a coworker skipping handwashing or using a cutting board for raw meat and then vegetables. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they speak up about food safety even when it's awkward with a peer.
About the work
Why does it matter to take and log cooking temperatures, and what would you do if something wasn't hot enough?
What they are checking: Whether they understand food safety and know to keep cooking or tell the manager instead of serving it.
What does First In, First Out mean, and why do kitchens use it?
What they are checking: Whether they know basic stock rotation that keeps food fresh and cuts waste.
How do you use a three-compartment sink to wash dishes?
What they are checking: Whether they know wash, rinse and sanitize steps that keep the kitchen up to health code.
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