Dining Services

Student Employment Application

Please do not use this web application! It is not working and your application will not submit. Instead, please apply using the instructions here: https://wmich.edu/dining/employment.

Dining Services
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5409 USA
(269) 387-4844

Apply HERE to Work at the Valley Dining Center or Student Center Dining!

Dining Services is the largest employer of students on campus, and we welcome you to join our team! Students who work with Dining Services have a variety of job responsibilities and get many opportunities to meet new people and make friends at a convenient work location. There are variety of different shift times available and you are able to choose your own shifts to avoid conflicts with classes and other activities.

Student Employment Eligibility Requirements:

  • Enrolled at least half time throughout the semester/session of employment, and be in good standing
    • Half-time undergraduate: 6 hours fall/spring; 3 hours summer I/II
    • Half-time graduate: 3 hours fall/spring; 2 hours summer I/II
  • Possess U.S. Employment eligibility documentation (social security number or similar)
  • May work 20 hours per week with Dining Services (up to 25 hours per week for all WMU employment positions combined)
Your nine-digit WMU Identification Number.
Do you have a current Work Study award that you would like to use with Dining Services? (required)
Desired work location (select one): (required)
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.
Please indicate the times you are available to work
(For example, if you are free on Monday mornings, please list those times in the "Monday Hours (available)" text box. Time frames might include: 7 -11 a.m. or 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., etc. The more availability you provide, the more likely you are to be hired.)
Are you interested in working any Late-Night shifts (typically 8 - 11:30 p.m.)? (required)
Do you live on campus (in the residence halls or in WMU apartments)? (required)
Have you previously worked in Dining Services? (required)
Previous experience working with money, credit cards or cash registers? (required)

By submitting this application, I understand that if employed, any false statement on this application may result in my dismissal. I will abide by the standards, rules and regulations of WMU Dining Services.