DISHWASHER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Alva (OK); On-site; USD 15,153 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness,

Medical, Dental, Vision (full‑time)

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, OK is seeking dishwashers to maintain cleanliness of dishes, pots, pans, and prep areas. The role involves following safety procedures and supporting a busy kitchen.

Full-time and part-time shifts are available, with hours including days and weekends. The position offers benefits and meals during shifts, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Prior dishwashing experience preferred.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, or wet conditions.
• Flexible schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Scrape and rinse dirty dishes, wash by hand or place in racks/conveyor to a machine, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation.
• Wash pots, pans, and trays per assigned procedures, ensuring cleanliness.
• Polish silver using burnishing machine, chemical dip, buffing wheel, or hand cloth per equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain temperatures and chemical levels as per standards.
• Keep the dish area orderly and compliant with safety standards.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks, and other food‑prep surfaces.
• Remove trash and place in designated containers; steam clean or hose out garbage cans.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Help load and unload supplies and product.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Summary

We maintain dishes, pots, pans, trays, kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

Responsibilities

• Scrape and rinse dirty dishes, wash by hand or place in racks/conveyor to a machine, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation.
• Wash pots, pans, and trays per assigned procedures, ensuring cleanliness.
• Polish silver using burnishing machine, chemical dip, buffing wheel, or hand cloth per equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain temperatures and chemical levels as per standards.
• Keep the dish area orderly and compliant with safety standards.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks, and other food‑prep surfaces.
• Remove trash and place in designated containers; steam clean or hose out garbage cans.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Help load and unload supplies and product.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Location

Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 709 Oklahoma Boulevard, Alva, OK 73717.

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time positions available: Monday–Friday 9 am–4 pm, weekend shifts 11 am–7 pm, evening shifts 4 pm–9 pm. Scheduling details are provided upon interview.

Pay

$11.50–$12.50 per hour (based on experience).

Requirements

Prior dishwashing experience preferred. Ability to work in hot, humid, or wet conditions.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)
• Medical, Dental, Vision (full‑time only)
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Additional Information

Meals provided during shifts. Company requires slip‑resistant shoes and uniform shirts. Training provided.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly regardless of protected characteristics. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The position may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.