Student Jobs

Student employment with UCSC Dining

Our student employees build real-world job skills, gain valuable life experience, and grow both personally and professionally. It’s a great way to earn money, make new friends, and enjoy the convenience of working on campus.

Student employees work in one of our dining halls, cafes, coffee bars, markets, University Center Bistro, or our Catering and Hospitality department.

• Work-study and non work-study students are welcome to apply
• Students are permitted to work a maximum of 29.5 hours per week, and a minimum of 9 hours per week
• Hours are available in the early morning, afternoon, evening, late night, and weekends
• Starting pay is $16.50 an hour. Income from tips not permitted.
• UCSC Dining offers an ongoing training program with opportunities for advancement. After two quarters of employment, students who demonstrate leadership and reliability may be eligible for promotion to Shift Lead—a role that comes with increased responsibility and higher pay.

Learn more about working with UCSC Dining. For details, contact DiningHiring@ucsc.edu