Afternoon Kitchen & Dishwashing Aide

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University Housing & Dining is seeking a Kitchen Helper I to join the team at Burge Marketplace in Iowa City. Under direct supervision, perform routine cleaning duties in the food service areas and assist with dishwashing operations.

The role includes shift coverage from 12:30pm to 9:00pm, with occasional earlier starts and weekend hours. The position emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and maintaining sanitary conditions while supporting daily food preparation and dining services for

Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Six months' experience working as a laborer.
• Ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including email drafting and time/absence management.

Responsibilities

• Scrape, sort, stack and scrub pots, pans, dishes and utensils for dishwashing prep.
• Perform cleaning duties: mop, sweep, vacuum, and general cleaning.
• Operate and maintain pot and pan/dishwashing machines and areas in a sanitary manner.
• Provide clean dishes and utensils to other work areas as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Follow directions

Laborer experience

Job description

University Housing & Dining is seeking a Kitchen Helper I to join the team at Burge Marketplace in Iowa City. Under direct supervision, perform routine cleaning duties in the food service areas and assist with dishwashing operations.

The role includes shift coverage from 12:30pm to 9:00pm, with occasional earlier starts and weekend hours. The position emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and maintaining sanitary conditions while supporting daily food preparation and dining services for