Campus Kitchen Helper I: Dishwashing & Cleaning

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University Housing & Dining at the University of Iowa is seeking a Kitchen Helper I to join the Hillcrest Marketplace team in Iowa City. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine cleaning duties in the food service areas to maintain sanitary conditions.

Shift is predominantly 12:30pm - 9:00pm, with possible 8-hour shifts between 7:30am - 4:00pm and weekend hours. This role supports dining services by ensuring clean pots, dishes, and work areas for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Customer service experience.
• Six months’ experience working as a laborer.
• Interest in and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests.

Responsibilities

• Scraping, sorting, stacking and scrubbing pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc. in preparation for the dishwashing machine.
• Performing cleaning duties including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming and general cleaning.
• Operating and maintaining pot & pan/dishwashing machines and areas in an efficient, effective and sanitary manner.
• Supplying necessary areas with clean dishes and utensils.

Skills

Customer service

Follow directions

Cleaning routines

Time management

Job description

University Housing & Dining at the University of Iowa is seeking a Kitchen Helper I to join the Hillcrest Marketplace team in Iowa City. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine cleaning duties in the food service areas to maintain sanitary conditions.

Shift is predominantly 12:30pm - 9:00pm, with possible 8-hour shifts between 7:30am - 4:00pm and weekend hours. This role supports dining services by ensuring clean pots, dishes, and work areas for daily operations.