Campus Dishroom & Sanitation Specialist

Occidental College; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Occidental College is seeking a Dishroom Assistant in Campus Dining. Under the direction of the Associate Director, you will wash dishes, handle waste, clean floors, and help maintain health code standards in a fast-paced campus setting.

This non-exempt, full-time role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work with sanitation equipment. The position is represented by Teamsters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and retain the required job skills for service and sanitation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with speed and efficiency following proper sanitation guidelines, and have basic knowledge of how to use cleaning tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies. Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities.
• Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes, utensils and food storage and preparation equipment. Returns completed items to appropriate locations. Cleans and maintains sanitary floors, walls, ceiling and storage equipment throughout facilities. - (Essential)
• Maintains waste management processes throughout kitchen, servery, dining hall and outside areas. Collects, sorts and properly situates trash, compostables and recyclables for Campus collection. - (Essential)
• Applies and maintains proper Los Angeles County Health Department procedures for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and facilities. Actively participates in maintaining an A health code rating. Adheres to manufacturer's proper chemical and cleaning supplies usage and storage requirements. Handles only chemicals trained to use. - (Essential)
• Ensures staff, guest, food, equipment and facility safety at all times. Performs all duties in a safe manner. Provides assistance needed to identify and prevent hazards. Uses proper safety signs and equipment. - (Essential)
• Assists in prevention of losses, breakage & shortages of equipment and furnishings throughout the facilities/Campus. - (Essential)
• Provides customer service. Assists customers with questions, problems and requests. Informs management of problems. Participates in a positive and cooperative work environment. Assists other team members as needed. - (Essential)
• Supports and assists with major campus-wide events as needed. - (Essential)

Skills

Sanitation Knowledge

Teamwork

Food Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning tools

Job description

Occidental College is seeking a Dishroom Assistant in Campus Dining. Under the direction of the Associate Director, you will wash dishes, handle waste, clean floors, and help maintain health code standards in a fast-paced campus setting.

This non-exempt, full-time role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work with sanitation equipment. The position is represented by Teamsters.