Dishroom Assistant

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

Title: Dishroom Assistant

Department: Campus Dining

Duration: Indefinite

Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Job Summary

Under the direction of thew Associate Director of Campus Dining, the Dishroom Assistant works in a team setting of Campus Dining sanitation staff and performs manual and machine ware-washing of service and preparation equipment. Sorts and removes trash, compostables and recyclables. Sweeps, mops and maintains floors and baseboards. Cleans and maintains walls, ceilings, fixtures and equipment. Assists in ensuring that health code regulations are strictly followed.

This position is represented for purposes of collective bargaining by Teamsters.

Job Duties

• 40% - Properly washes, rinses and sanitizes 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)
• 20% - 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)
• 10% - 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)
• 15% - 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)
• 5% - Assists in prevention of losses, breakage & shortages of equipment and furnishings throughout the facilities/Campus. - (Essential)
• 5% - 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)
• 5% - Supports and assists with major campus-wide events as needed. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 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. Strong commitment to a quality work product.
• 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.

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $19.04/HR

We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.