Dining Services Coordinator - Dishroom

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland is seeking a Kitchen Steward with leadership experience to oversee three high-volume dish and ware washing stations in the South Campus Dining Hall. You will manage equipment operation, sanitation, and safety, while coordinating up to 25 employees per shift and training new staff.

The role requires four years in commercial food service, solid knowledge of ware washing equipment, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Four years experience in commercial or institutional food service.
• General knowledge of sanitation and safety in cooking and food service areas.
• Ability to interpret menus, follow recipes, and operate equipment; supervise and instruct staff.
• Ability to lift, transport and stock food service supplies; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of three high-volume dish and ware washing stations.
• Schedule, train, evaluate and coordinate work of up to 25 staff per shift.
• Maintain sanitation, organization, and safety standards in the dining halls.
• Communicate effectively and solve problems in a diverse team environment.

Skills

Dishwashing

Staff supervision

Safety & sanitation

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Flight-type dish machine

Commercial ware washing equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organizational Summary Statement:

Under general supervision, provides leadership overseeing the operation of three high volume dish and ware washing stations, including operating and maintaining equipment; ensuring proper sanitation, organization, and safety standards in the South Campus Dining Hall. Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve with a diverse group of employees in a high volume operation in our Dining Halls. Schedules, trains, evaluates and coordinates the work of up to 25 people on a shift using high tech ware washing equipment.

Preferences:

• Back of the House experience preferred.
• Skill and knowledge of the operation and maintenance of flight type dish machine and dish/pot chemical usage and safety.
• Great customer service and team oriented individual with utility work background.
• Outgoing, motivated, and good communicator.
• Supervisory role and bilingual is a plus.
• Flexible schedule is required.

Additional Certifications:

• Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire, a Prince George's County Food Service Manager Certification and Crowd Management certification.
• Must have expert level knowledge of commercial ware washing equipment including set up, break down, operation, sanitation and basic repair.

Physical Demands:

This is an essential position and the incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends, Maryland Day, Family Weekend, or special events. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 40 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a drug-free, weapon free, and non-smoking campus.

Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk, and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity, and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: September 30, 2026

Open Until Filled: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Four years experience in commercial or institutional food preparation or food service.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

General knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods used in large scale food preparation and service. Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying the procedures and standards of quality and quantity food selection, food preservation, meal service and portion control. General knowledge of principles and practices of sanitation and safety in cooking and food service areas. Ability to interpret menus, follow recipes, and operate assigned equipment; to oversee and coordinate the cleaning of kitchen and dining areas; to supervise and instruct cooks and other food service personnel; to communicate effectively; to lift, transport and stock food service supplies and materials; to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Safe Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Department

VPSA-DS-South Campus

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$46,736.00 - $56,083.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

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