Dining Services Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Dining Services Technician Posting Category Full-Time Staff/Management Starting salary range $35,801-$46,542 Faculty Position (if applicable) About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 15 days paid of vacation leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide dining services support to the College. This is accomplished by preparing food, menu planning, stocking, delivering orders and dining room work. Other duties may include but are not limited to providing cashier support, maintaining cleanliness in all areas, working event concessions and catered events.

This position will provide coverage at catered events and assist at the campus cafes event concessions when needed during evenings and weekends.

This is a non-exempt staff position

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education

High school diploma or GED

Required Experience

Minimum of two years of food service experience, including at least one year as a prep cook or line cook

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to drive campus vehicles.
• Customer service skills
• Ability to cook for large- and small-scale events
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to Lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification/Alcohol Awareness Trained.
• ServSafe or Food Handler and/or Sanitation Certification
• Food service preparation and cooking experience for small and large events
• Supervisory experience

Hours per Week 40 - 100% General Weekly Work Schedule

Must be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends for events.

The general schedule will be Monday to Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The schedule is made according to the catering and event calendar. Final schedule to be determined by the supervisor.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-046FSFA Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date Close Date 07/08/2026 Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least 2 years of food service experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have 1 year of cooking experience as prep cook or line cook?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require employment-based visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, H-1B, L-1, EB-2, or EB-3) to work in the United States for Harford Community College?

• No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College

• Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College

• • Do you have a valid Driver's License and a good driving record? [Less than three points]

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter