NON-STUDENT EMPLOYEES Contract 11.7% Weekly 42.4% Biweekly 57.6% Self-Operated 88.3% The sample is predominantly drawn from institutes with self-operated dining programs (88.29%), while the remaining (11.7%) respondents worked at contracted dining facilities. All participants were asked to reply which aspects of working in campus foodservice were most important to them and rank them in order of importance. The feeling that the work they perform is important and valued was the most important. The second most important aspect was being cross-trained for multiple roles and positions. The feeling that they are positively contributing to the campus culture was the third most important aspect. However, the least important among all the aspects was their ability to be connected to a mentor within the organization. About 58% of participants said they prefer to get paid biweekly and 42% prefer weekly. Mean [1=Least important; 7=Most important] Work is important and valued Cross-trained on multiple positions Contributing to campus culture Cross-trained on multiple styles of operations Connected to a mentor within the organization Mean [1=Least important; 7=Most important] A benefits package that offers discounted rent for housing on or near campus An 'affordable' housing plan provided by their university foodservice employer An 'affordable' transportation plan provided by their university foodservice employer Training received provides skills that can be transferred to other jobs outside university foodservice Training received provides skills that can be transferred to other jobs within university foodservice A path to move into a managerial position 5.87 5.8 5.67 5.63 5.6 5.46 Employees were asked about their level of agreement with statements describing on-the-job benefits. The survey results suggest that the respondents prioritize career advancement opportunities, both within and outside of the university foodservice, and employer-provided benefits related to housing and transportation. The most important statement was related to a benefit package that includes affordable housing on or near campus. Whereas, the least important was a career development path leading to a managerial position. 5.69 5.41 5.08 4.98 4.96 58