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Who We Are

Welcome to Student Housing and Dining Services!

We are a department at UC Davis that employs more than 2,400 students and 680 people in administrative, education, residential services, planning, dining, maintenance and custodial services.

We are proud to offer an exceptional environment with rewarding work, opportunities for growth and advancement and a culture that supports continuing education. 

Ready to join our team? Check out our open opportunities below.

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Proud to Be a Part of UC Davis

At Student Housing and Dining Services, we provide the highlight of student life so you can have the highlight of your career. We pride ourselves on a culture that is warm and welcoming, with plenty of fun times and the support you need to grow.

We are Committed to You

Providing an environment where everyone feels valued and seen is a key value we are proud to uphold. We are dedicated to giving every employee a home to grow in that is full of respect, equity and inclusion.

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Our Training Program is a Winner

We are committed to employee development and training. We offer plenty of opportunities for on-the-job training, paid training and professional development. 

Every summer, we host a 9-week intensive Culinary Training Program that teaches food service workers and senior food service workers the culinary fundamentals they need to successfully apply, interview and be promoted to a cook. 

It’s not just us who believe our program is a success. Our Culinary Training Program won the Grand Prize at the 2024 NACUFS awards for Employee Development Program of the Year! 

During the course, students are instructed by our executive chef, 3 sous chefs, a safety manager and various representatives from Human Resources who prepare them for the interview process. Our program has a great success rate, with many students being promoted to the cook position after they have completed the program. Any students who are not promoted or do not finish the program still keep their current job. 

We are dedicated to the development of our staff and are excited to see how everyone thrives.

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We Take Care of You

At Student Housing and Dining Services, we make sure that you are rewarded for your hard work and are taken care of. Some unique perks for our dining staff are stability in an otherwise volatile food service industry, career growth with clear career plans and a set schedule so you always know when you will be working. We also have a comprehensive benefits package that we are excited to tell you about. 

Benefits: 

  • Competitive wages and salaries

  • Healthcare, dental and vision

  • Pension plan*

  • Union Membership*

  • On-the-job training

  • Paid training and professional development

  • Special events for our staff

*for select positions

Learn more about UC Davis benefits.

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Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy

The University of California prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment with the University on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran (special disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran, or any other veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized).

The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for special disabled veterans, Vietnam era veterans, and any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.

University policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws.

Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to Eleanor Fontes-Fulton, Director, Office for Diversity, AA/EEO, 533 Mrak Hall, (530) 752-2071 or FAX (530) 752-6359. Speech or hearing impaired persons may dial (530) 752-7320 (TDD).

You Belong Here

Student Affairs programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive and respectful of all identities. To learn more, visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.