Top 21 Food service worker Jobs in Big Rapids, Mi

Dishmachine Operator
Ferris State University —Big Rapids, MI
- $17.88 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Café
- Health insurance
Server / Waiter
Applebee's —Big Rapids, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Math
- Restaurant
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Host / Hostess
Applebee's —Big Rapids, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- Writing skills
- Math
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Carside / Carry Out
Applebee's —Big Rapids, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- Writing skills
- Math
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FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
Chartwells K12 —Reed City, MI
- $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Public school
- Leadership
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Temporary Dishmachine Operator
Ferris State University —Big Rapids, MI
- $17.88 an hour
- Temporary
- Management
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Health insurance
Customer Service Team Member - KFC
KFC —Big Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Cash handling
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Food Service Worker
Ferris State University —Big Rapids, MI
- $17.53 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Entry level
- Health insurance
Team Member
Hungry Howie's Pizza —Big Rapids, MI
- $11 - $13 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Bartender
Applebee's —Big Rapids, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Catering-Driver
Ruby Tuesday —Big Rapids, MI
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
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Food Service: Cook
Shack Retreat and Conference Center LLC —White Cloud, MI
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Entry level
Restaurant General Manager
Applebee's —Big Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Casual dining restaurant
- Sales
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Restaurant Manager
Applebee's —Big Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
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Dishmachine Operator

Ferris State University -
Big Rapids, MI

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$17.88 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Job no: 497923
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Staff, Service/Maintenance

Position Title:

Dishmachine Operator

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

51800 - Dining Overhead

Advertised Salary:

$17.88 pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)

AFSCME Benefits

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing:

Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time

Union Group:

Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)

Term of Position:

9 Month

At Will/Just Cause:

Just Cause

Summary of Position:

A position classified as Dishmachine Operator is available with Dining Services at The Quad Cafe.

The normal working hours are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.

This is a 9-month position. However, the employee may be required to work other times, including days/evenings and/or weekends.

If required by job duties, the employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning the issuance and use of University keys.

Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply.

Provide food service support by cleaning, operating, and maintaining dishes, pots, pans, utensils, dish carts, dish room, and equipment.

Position Type:

Staff

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Required Work Experience:

Six months full-time equivalent experience in commercial food service, to include food preparation.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:

Bending
Carrying
Electrical Hazards
Moving
Reaching
Twisting
Balancing
Lifting
Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive movement
Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist other food service workers as needed.

Clean assigned areas as needed, such as sweeping, mopping, washing walls, filters, and hoods.

Clean, polish, and maintain dish room equipment.

Communicate with management staff and the cook regarding food waste.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

De-lime dish machine as required.

Ensure that dishes, racks, stands, and carts are clean and sanitized.

Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.

Maintain soap supply area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.

Monitor operation of dish room equipment such as garbage disposal, dish machine, soap dispenser, etc., and take corrective action when appropriate.

Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.

Pre-scrape and pre-rinse eating and cooking utensils; sort silverware. Fill, operate, load, and unload dishwashing equipment.

Train and guide the work of assigned student employees.

Transport clean silverware, dishes, trays, etc., to the dining room.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist in the University recycling efforts.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.

Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.

Operate and clean dish machines and related equipment and machines.

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Read, understand, and follow directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.

Train and guide others in the performance of the characteristic duties.

Wash pots, pans, and utensils; return clean pots, pans, and utensils to the appropriate storage area.

Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures, close confines, noise, and stressful situations and workloads.

Work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter
Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial Application Review Date:

July 27, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?:

Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement:

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

Advertised: 10 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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