Chef's Assistant - FALL 2026

NC State Dining - Raleigh, NC - Part Time

Campus Enterprises Mission: NC State Dining provides campus wide food services to students, staff, and faculty on the North Carolina State University Campus. NC State Dining operates 11 cafes, 3 food courts and 6 dining halls, 3 markets, 2 restaurants, vending, a nutritional counseling service, and a catering department. The department employs approximately 1000 temporary and student employees and approximately 165 permanent EHRA and SHRA employees.

  • Campus Enterprises is NC State University’s division of retail and hospitality organizations — NC State Dining, NC State Stores, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, NC State Student Centers (Witherspoon and Talley), and the One Card Office. Each department is dedicated to providing service excellence, value and enrichment of the student experience in support of academic success.

Purpose: Provide vital support to Campus Enterprises and NC State Dining by providing an excellent dining experience for all guests.

Compensation: Starting Wage for Student Chef's Assistant is $13.00/hr (Tier 3) with opportunity for raises based on years of service within Campus Enterprises.

Perks: Dining and Catering employees earn free meals and are eligible for an end-of-semester bonus

Location: Talley Main Kitchen in Talley Student Union

Work Schedule: Varies based on need

Federal Work-Study Eligible

Essential functions and responsibilities: (including but not limited to):

  • Assist in the large-scale production of food items.
  • Prepare and cut fruits and vegetables for catering displays.
  • Slice meats and cheeses for box lunches and other functions within the Garde Manger area.
  • Assist the Chef on Duty with executing functions and sending out events.
  • Aid in the plating of large-scale plated dinners and events as needed.
  • Maintain Health standards 

Essential Qualifications:

  • Current NC State University student with a flexible schedule
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, peers and customers
  • Ability to work with a team to serve a diverse population
  • Manual dexterity
  • Maintain a positive attitude of learning and personal growth
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks
  • Physically able to carry up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time

Opportunities for Skills Development:

Working as a member of the Campus Enterprises team, students gain valuable experience and develop skills that can be transferred to their individual career paths.  There are opportunities for advancement and leadership growth.

Campus Enterprises at NC State University Hiring Standards

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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