Dishroom & Sanitation Aide (Extra Help)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University Housing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Extra Help Food Service Sanitation Laborer to perform cleaning and sanitation duties in its food service units, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. The role involves operating dishwashers, hand washing, deep cleaning, stocking supplies, and supporting dining area setup and service.

Pay starts at 20.72 USD per hour, with flexible hours up to 900 hours, and no benefits; applicants must

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the proper use and operation of cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food sanitation procedures and food safety practices.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, including the knowladge or skills to operate and care for cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff and students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, procedures, and work-related documents.

Responsibilities

• Operates kitchen dish washer machines as well as hand washes pots, pans, dishes, and silverware; responsible for the storage of cleaned pots and pans.
• Scrapes and cleans tableware.
• Maintains work areas in accordance with federal, state, and regulatory agencies' food safety standards.
• Cleans and polishes silver.
• Maintains equipment and materials needed in the dish room; reports equipment failures to the designated supervisor.
• Deep cleaning including scouring of counters, cabinets, tables, kitchen equipment, and fixtures in a food service unit.
• Disposing of trash and recyclables in the appropriately marked bins and cleans all dining garbage cans.
• Transports dishes, utensils, equipment supplies to and from proper storage areas; sets up tables, counters, and trays for service; clears tables and transports soiled dishes to kitchen.
• Assist unit managers in the arrangement of dining area/food service equipment.
• Assists in production, transporting and serving of food, as necessary.
• Sweeps and dusts food service unit; washes, mops, and scrubs floors and washes walls (as required) in kitchen and serving areas.
• Responsible for maintaining supplies including cleaning chemicals for both floor and dish washing.
• Assists in reconciling incoming food orders and deliveries.
• Assists in counting, weighing, and marking prices and dates merchandise in the Dining-Retail operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Team collaboration

Ability to follow instructions

Adaptability in kitchen environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University Housing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Extra Help Food Service Sanitation Laborer to perform cleaning and sanitation duties in its food service units, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. The role involves operating dishwashers, hand washing, deep cleaning, stocking supplies, and supporting dining area setup and service.

Pay starts at 20.72 USD per hour, with flexible hours up to 900 hours, and no benefits; applicants must