Welcome to the UM Campus Dining general application! This application is used by all UMCD units for new student employees. These varied, entry-level positions, start at $14.00 per hour and offer flexible scheduling around your classes and extracurriculars. As the largest student employer on campus, there is a place for you in UMCD!

Important: When you submit your application, you will get an automated message from Submittable. If you did not receive this message, that means you also will not receive communications from our managers, as many of them use the Submittable messaging system. Please verify that the message arrived in your email and is not in the spam filter. If it did not, please e-mail me at katharine.goodwin@mso.umt.edu so that I can make sure managers reach out directly. Please check your email and voicemail routinely after submitting.
 

What are the bennies?

We’re glad you asked! As well as a $15 meal voucher for each qualifying shift, UMCD invites student employees to apply for employee-exclusive scholarships, offers paid leadership trainings, and provides exceptional flexibility in scheduling. UMCD offers a variety of work environments and there is no commute for those who live on campus!

How does the pay work at UMCD?

At UMCD, you are paid for the position you hold. Entry-level pay for student employees is $14/hr., except at the Food Zoo, where students are paid starting at $14.50.

Leadership positions pay higher wages. You will be able to communicate with your unit manager to request promotions on a by-case basis. Leadership positions are: trainer ($14.50/hr), supervisor ($15.50/hr) and manager ($16/hr). Duties of these positions vary between units. UMCD sometimes posts these positions separately, so if you feel you are already qualified, check back on the Submittable page and see what else is listed. Leadership roles are awarded to students who have proven their competence and reliability.

Paychecks come out bi-weekly and the pay schedule can be found on the university's HR website. Payroll runs one paycheck behind, so you won’t see the first one for about four weeks, but you will receive an “extra” after you have stopped working. Please plan accordingly.

What are my options?

Food Zoo: The Food Zoo provides a buffet-style dining experience and is split into two units: dining room and kitchen. In the dining room, you’ll find yourself doing basic food handling and sanitation upkeep, as well as greeting guests. In the kitchen, you will be working with our full-time chefs to create the food we serve in the dining hall. Both locations are primarily hiring for between 10am-2pm and weekends. Applications that do not have multiple 3-hour available periods within those times will not be considered.

Concessions: Employees of Concessions help run the stands in the Adams Center and Washington Grizzly Stadium. This position is often fast-paced an energetic, and students enjoy lots of opportunity for promotions. Hours are based on events ranging from football games to concerts. Concessions asks their employees to dedicate to working all football games during the fall.  

Catering: Like the Food Zoo, Catering student employees may work in the kitchen or as servers. Catering is a good unit for individuals who like varied, self-paced work and are comfortable working an irregular, events-based schedule. Catering employees earn some of the best pay on campus thanks to high gratuities.

Remember that our unit managers hire based on the hours you are available to work, so please list as many hours as you have. Don’t be afraid to schedule work back-to-back with classes, as you will be able to leave work 10 minutes early to get to your classes if necessary. 

Important details:
 

• All student employees must be registered (or planning to register) for at least 6 credit hours. If you are not a registered student, please find our temporary employment application.
• UMCD is work-study eligible.
• UM student employees cannot exceed 29 hours worked weekly between all campus jobs. This includes RA and TA positions, U-Dash, the UM daycare, etc. We will work with your other employers to ensure you stay below the maximum hours.
• Work within UMCD can be fluid. Student employees can work at multiple locations, move locations, and cross-train.

What happens to the application after I submit?

Once we have your application, our hiring team sends it off to the appropriate unit manager. We decide where to send you based on the units you select, the work types you select, and your available hours. Sometimes you will hear from our managers on the first try, but sometimes it takes a little longer to find the best fit. Our managers hire primarily based on whether your available hours overlap with shifts that they need filled.

What do I need to get hired?

       We need three things from you: 

• ID for the paperwork. This can be a picture ID (griz card, driver's license) AND a birth certificate or social security card, OR just a passport. Please remember to double-check that your IDs are not expired. International students will work with our HR personnel and the Global Engagement office to get the necessary paperwork. Paperwork must be filed before your first shift. You will not be paid for work done before the paperwork is on file. 
• Your schedule, please fill it out on this application.
• Please respond when we try to contact you. Again, make sure you receive the automated message when you submit this application. If you do not, you may not receive messages from our managers, either.

Remember: don’t be intimidated. We want you for UMCD!

   If you still have any questions, please contact our personnel associate at e: diana.barker@mso.umt.edu or t: (406) 243-6325 or our Student Recruitment Coordinator at e: katharine.goodwin@mso.umt.edu t: (406) 243-6325. Feel free to use the message function on submittable to chat with us as well. We would be happy to answer any questions you have!

Thank you for your interest in the Concessions team for Fall 2023! The Stand Supervisor position is a leadership position and pays $15.50/hr. This position is for independent and efficient individuals who are comfortable handling large game-day crowds and can effectively manage a small crew. As with other student employees, Stand Supervisors enjoy a $15 meal voucher per qualifying shift, opportunity to apply for scholarships, and hours that work around your classes. 

General Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Concessions Management team to provide a solid work environment for staff. 

2. Strive to meet high standards for guest service and efficiency.

3. Check in on staff to ensure that all tasks are completed.

4. Keep up a standard of cleanliness within the stand.

5. Follow ServSafe food safety guidelines at all times.

6. Actively communicates with the management team to resolve problems and keep the stand stocked.

7. Maintain responsibility for the money in the stand. 

What You Need to Get Hired:

1. Currently registered UM Student taking at least six credit hours.

2. Completion of the UMD Student Leadership Certification course within six months of hire.

3. Ability to work as needed evenings, weekends, and holidays.

4. Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week including the weekend shift. (Or as assigned in UM Concessions depending on events and the availability of work.)

5. Ability to use or learn standard Microsoft Office computer applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.

6. Must have a positive attitude and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

7. The Stand Supervisor must be able to work in a stressful environment, resolve guest service issues or complaints, and address workplace conflicts with student employees.

8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

9. Must be able to physically perform all student jobs within the unit, including lifting up to 40lbs. 

10. Must dedicate to working every game during the season. Schedules for football and basketball are posted in advance.

How it Works:

Prior to Football Games, Stand Supervisors coordinate with the UM Concessions Management team in order to make sure that their stands have everything prior to football game day. This includes filling stands in Washington Grizzly Stadium to stock levels of product and replace used cleaning supplies. Stand Supervisors are responsible for keeping their supplies stocked and accounted for at all times

Game Day Runners: A few Stand Supervisors are game day runner(s) which are available to assist the Event Managers. These few are fully aware of the layout of the stadium, the location of products in the WGS storage areas, and the overall workings of each stand. During events they are an extra pair of hands to deliver product to stands (especially water and hot cocoa) during the appropriate seasons. Also, when needed they are the back-up supervisors for stands when a Stand Supervisor is unavailable.

Thank you for applying to the Concession Stand Manager position! Please double-check that your voicemail is set up so that our unit managers can contact you. 

General Description of Responsibilities

The Student Graphic Design Specialist is an integral member of the University of Montana Dining Marketing team, which works to assist in UMCD’s goal of providing exceptional dining experiences for students to gather, study, socialize, grow, and live. The successful student will report directly to the Assistant Director of Strategic Marketing and will assist the UMCD Marketing team in developing innovative marketing campaigns that raise brand awareness and audience participation by designing promotional and operational collateral for all 19 Campus Dining locations.

Rate: $16.50

A student in the position of UMCD Graphic Design Specialist is expected to:

1. Act as a UMCD brand ambassador. Engage students with friendly conversation, share the story of UM Campus Dining and be knowledgeable about our programs, locations, and initiatives.

2. Design, layout, and produce a variety of promotional materials for all Campus Dining locations and special events. Obtaining approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval by the Assistant Director of Strategic Marketing.

3. Contribute organizational skills to the coordination of events and campaign logistics, including printing and distributing promotional and operational collateral.

Requirements of the of UMCD Graphic Design Specialist

1. Ability to work between 15 and 20 hours per week, variable.

2. Currently a registered UM student taking at least 6 credit hours.

3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

4. Be Creative. The ability to work collaboratively with the UMCD Marketing team to inspire advertising ideas and campaigns.

4. Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign and Illustrator.

5. Creating graphic design deliverables for use on websites, social media, print/collateral pieces, multimedia presentations and other communication vehicles while maintaining UMCD and UM brand standards.

6. Occasionally work nights and weekends for UMCD special events.

5. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and complete assignments with tight deadlines.