Dish Room Attendant (Part time Academic Year)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunity

Experience in a vibrant environment

Job summary

A vibrant university in Bangor, Maine, is seeking a Dining Services Assistant to help with meal cleanup and dishwashing duties. The role involves operating cleaning equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting student employees. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in an institutional dishwashing setting. Physical stamina is required to lift and manage service items. The position offers compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in dishwashing in an institutional setting is preferred.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cleanup of meals in the Dining Services Center.
• Set up and operate dishwashing and cleaning equipment.
• Transport clean dishware and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Provide guidance to student employees.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Working in a team environment, with a great group of individuals in a vibrant University setting? Compensation is based on experience and qualifications provided on the application.

Example of Duties

• The overall purpose of this job is to assist in the cleanup of meals in the Dining Services Center.
• Set up, operation and maintenance of equipment (i.e. carousel, dish machine, conveyor, disposal, extractor units, ware washing station, etc.)
• Clear and sort waste materials from dishware
• Sort and load appropriate racks to be cleaned
• Maintain separate dirty/clean areas to avoid cross-contamination
• Transport clean dishware and silverware to appropriate service areas
• Return prep/cook ware to appropriate production areas
• Maintain time and temperature log of equipment and notify chef or supervisor of any problems
• Provide guidance to student employees in utility/dish room area
• Keep work area, front and back of house, clean and well-stocked
• Assist with production and/or service as requested
• Assist with catering functions as needed
• Participate in training, as well as other departmental function requirements
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Experience dishwashing in an institutional setting preferred.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to continuously stand and walk. The employee is also required to frequently balance, crouch, and stoop, as well as occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work overhead, climb stairs and ladders (up to 6 feet in height), and lift and carry 50 pounds, talk, and use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel. The employee is also required to frequently push and pull equipment on wheels that weighs up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.