Join our Team

Want an on-campus job with great pay, flexible hours, free food and awesome coworkers? Join Team Dining!

Spring 2025 Application

Make More Money

Want to make $15.50+/hour?!? Apply NOW to begin Spring semester and earn an additional $2/hour during our early incentive period.

Early Incentive Program

Why work for Dining?

More than 300 students work at NDSU Dining – the largest student employer on campus. Why do students work at dining?  

  1. A variety of positions: From bakers to baristas to cooks and accounting. There is something for everyone.  
  2. NEW PAY INCREASE! Positions start at $13.50+/hour with opportunities for advancement and raises up to $17/hour. PLUS an additional $2/hour during our incentive period.
  3. Free food: A free meal with every shift!
  4. Friends: The best part of working in NDSU Dining is the people you’ll meet.  
  5. Convenience: No commute and schedules are flexible. 3-20 hours per week!
  6. Advancement: Our robust training program coincides with advancement and increased pay.
  7. Professional Development: Grow in your communication, leadership skills, problem solving, teamwork and time management.

What our Students Say

“I like the environment and I look forward to coming to work. It feels like family rather than co-workers.” - Emily H. 

“I love being able to work on campus, and that NDSU Dining is flexible to my class schedule. I also love the free meals when I am done with my shift.”  - Tyler C.  

"Being a new student, I was very stressed about not knowing anyone. Once I started working at NDSU Dining, I began to meet new people and my stress level dropped.” - Parvina Y.  

“I never imagined this job would teach me so much. As a student manager, I gained valuable management experience and skills. Managing people will be a part of my post college career and having this experience makes me feel more confident entering the workforce.” - Matt B. 

Internships

NDSU Dining offers a variety of internship opportunities where students get work experience related to their academic majors or career goals while making money and receiving credit. 

Dining Internships

Where Can I Work? 

Residence Dining Center | Union Dining Center | West Dining Center
Twisted Taco | Burgers at the U | Hoagie Hut
Caribou Coffee | Minard Hall Coffee Shop, Proudly Serving Starbucks® | Barry Hall Coffee Shop | Bison Beanery
Help set-up and serve at a wide variety of events, from plated dinners at the President’s house to large banquets at the Fargodome, and everything inbetween!
Student Management | IT | HR | Marketing | Accounting | Nutrition We also provide opportunities to fulfill internship requirements for a variety of academic programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

Email: matthew.henriksen@ndsu.edu  | Office: (701) 231-9604

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