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Student Employment

Here To Serve You

Our Dining Services staff is a highly motivated group of individuals working as a team to provide you with service that exceeds your expectations.

Employment with NMU Dining Services

NMU Dining Services employs more than 450 students each semester with a total student payroll of nearly $1,000,000 per year. We offer competitive starting salaries ranging from $7.40 to $10.45 per hour (wages are subject to change depending on minimum wage increases).

In addition, you are given an opportunity for advancement based upon your work performance. Many of our student employees work in our department their entire college career and advance from kitchen attendant to student supervisor. What a great addition to a job resume!

There are many other advantages to working in Dining Services. We work around your class schedule, you get to meet a lot of great people, and there is no need for transportation with a job on campus.

The Dining Services Department has various positions which may be available and for which you may apply. We also offer positions in various Dining Services locations on campus. Those include:

  • Conference and Catering (University Center)
  • Fieras (Learning Resources Center)
  • Cat Trax Convenience Store (Payne / Halverson Halls)
  • Dining Services Office (University Center)
  • Marketplace (Gant / Spalding Halls)
  • Student Employment Office (University Center)
  • Starbucks© (Learning Resources Center)
  • Temaki & Tea (Charles B. Hedgcock building)

For more information or to apply for a position, contact Sandy Klaboe, Student Employment Coordinator, 2204 University Center or call 227-2023.

Wildcat Den's Action Station

Cooked to order

wildcatdenlogoIf you visit the Wildcat Den anytime soon, you will notice our Action Station. Our staff will prepare your entrée to order as you wait. You simply pick your options for your dish and your personalized plate is ready to go.

Campus Cuisine

Save money by eating on campus

campus cuisine posterAre you a student, part of the faculty or staff? Do you eat on campus often, but don't have a constant meal plan? Considering buying a Campus Cuisine meal plan. Any student, faculty or staff member is eligible. Learn more here.