Custodial Specialist (Dining Services)

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University invites you to join a full-time, late shift custodial specialist in a residence hall dining center. You will maintain cleanliness and sanitation of a large dining facility, perform cleaning tasks, and supervise student employees.

The position is on-site, 40 hours per week, with one Saturday or Sunday every other weekend, and a generous benefits package. Applicants must have one year custodial experience and meet the stated qualifications.

Qualifications

• One year custodial experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, equipment, and methods used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of food service regulations of the state, city and department.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate and train others in proper cleaning and sanitation procedures and operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans food preparation areas, serving lines, dining rooms, hallways, restrooms, storerooms and other areas; performs sweeping, mopping, waxing and buffing.
• Operates ware washing equipment and dish return belts following procedures.
• Trains and directs student employees in cleaning tasks and ware washing.
• Cleans and sanitizes tableware, trays, utensils, pots, pans, and equipment used in meal service.
• Assists with storekeeping and inventory functions as needed.
• Maintains security of the dining center according to guidelines.

Skills

Custodial experience

Sanitation procedures

Communication skills

Training others

Security/trustworthiness

Job description

About This Role

Come work with us! Join our dynamic team as a full-time, late shift custodial specialist in a residence hall dining center. Be part of the excitement of serving student residents and guests as you maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of a large dining facility, completing cleaning tasks and training others in the execution of cleaning and ware washing. The work schedule is for a full 40 hours per week and includes a generous benefits package. The work schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday (one day) every other weekend. A day off will be scheduled either before or after the weekend day.

• Cleans food preparation areas, serving lines, dining rooms, hallways, stairwells, restrooms, entrances and exits, storeroom, vegetable preparation area, and docks. This includes sweeping, wet mopping, waxing, and buffing floors; removing snow and ice from entrances; emptying trash; general dusting and cleaning.
• Operates and cleans equipment in ware washing area and dish return belts by following established procedures.
• Trains and directs student employees in the execution of cleaning tasks and ware washing and in the care and maintenance of equipment used.
• Cleans and sanitizes tableware, trays, utensils, pots, pans, and equipment used in meal preparation and service to ensure that safe food is served.
• Performs other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to assisting with storekeeping and inventory functions as needed.
• Maintains security of the dining center by following established guidelines for securing the facility.

About Us

Housing and Dining Services is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. As a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. A great team to be part of!

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year custodial experience
• Knowledge of large scale food operation including sanitation procedures, equipment and methods used in custodial work
• Knowledge of food service regulations of the state, city and department
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate and train others in proper cleaning and sanitation procedures and operation of equipment, tools, and other materials used in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of a large dining facility
• Trustworthiness and dependability at a level to ensure the security of building

Additional Role Information:

• Food Safety Training - complete within 6 months of employment
• Bloodborne pathogens training - complete upon employment

Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Application Window

Applications close on: October 21, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.00 per hour