Professional Staff Employment

Professional Employment Opportunities Current Positions List of jobs currently available About Us Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre campus is a short drive from Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay and minutes away from Washington, D.C., the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is unique and unparalleled. Dining Services, in the Division of Student Affairs is one of the largest departments on campus with yearly revenue in excess of 70 million dollars and 1700 full time, part time, special event and student employees. Dining outlets range from resident dining halls to nationally branded quick service restaurants, convenience shops, catering, cafes in academic buildings, a full service restaurant, concessions at Big 10 athletic events, all supported by in-house teams: facilities, IT, marketing, laundry, bakery, HR and business office. The Department of Dining Services is considered by its team members to be an outstanding place to work. Many Dining Services staff continue to work for the department as long as 30 to even 50 years! Salaries are competitive, and the benefits for full time staff are among the best in the hospitality industry including up to 22 days of paid annual leave, 15 paid holidays, pension plans, tuition remission, paid sick leave, paid training and certifications, excellent insurance coverage, reduced price memberships at the campus golf course and world-class recreation center, discounted or free live theater, concerts, and BIG 10 sporting events, and discounted meals. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. We offer a wide variety of job titles and three job status options: Job Titles Food Service Aide I Food Service Aide II Food Service Supervisor Prep Cook / Baker Storekeeper Electrician HVAC Mechanic Food Service Manager Food Service Specialist Dining Services Coordinator Account Clerk Cook Maintenance Aide Painter IT Support Assistant Plumber …and many more Job Status Options Regular – Full time employment with a full benefit package Contract 2 – One year employment contract with limited benefits. Contract may be renewed and after a period of consecutive renewals automatically converts to Regular status. Contract 1 – One academic semester employment contract. Contract does not renew, however Contract 1 employees are welcome to apply for employment for following semesters. How to Apply All job applications except student and special event applications MUST be completed on-line . Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All Dining Services employees are classified as essential and must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays if needed. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking, drug and weapon free campus. The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryl