Dishwasher - Full-TIme (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman's Culinary Services is seeking a Dishwasher to support high-volume campus dining operations. The role involves dish room work, cleaning, and proper storage of serviceware, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will work with student and temporary staff, help with front-of-house tasks when needed, and adhere to FDA food codes. The position requires basic customer service experience or food industry experience, a 4-hour sanitation certification or

Qualifications

• Basic experience in a customer service or food industry position or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions, read safety guidelines, and communicate effectively with customers.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment in the dish room and pots/pans.
• Properly stores clean service-ware and cookware.
• Cleans work and service areas, and related equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations.
• May assist with training student and temporary employees.
• Positively and professionally interacts with customers.
• Performs trash and compost removal duties.
• Contributes to the team by performing other duties in support of the department’s mission.
• Occasionally may work in a display cooking station or front of house areas; assist with serving food and monitoring inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Food industry experience

Communication skills

Job description

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

MSU’s Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry.

Position Number

Position Number Multiple

Department

Department Culinary Services Administration

Division

Division Auxiliary Services

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Teamsters

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary $21.00 per hour

Contract Type

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

Culinary Services Division ( CSD ), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil-A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Dishwasher actively works in the dish room and pots/pans. Duties include:

• Operates equipment in the dish room and pots/pans.
• Properly stores clean service-ware and cookware.
• Cleans work and service areas, and related equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations.
• May assist with training student and temporary employees.
• Positively and professionally interacts with customers.
• Performs trash and compost removal duties.
• And actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

Occasionally might be asked to work in a display cooking station or other front of house areas:

• May work as directed to serve food. Ensures quality product is being served and properly handles food in accordance with FDA food codes.
• May work as directed to provide service in the dining area (beverage stations, trash, wiping tables/chairs, etc).
  • May assist with monitoring inventory and keeping records.
• May assist with regular cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, equipment.

Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but the Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Basic experience in a customer service or food industry position or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

The Successful Candidate Will

• Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service
• Work well individually or on a team
• Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills
• Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• All full-time positions are eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year.
• 10 and 12 month positions.
• Shifts vary across departments, 7 days per week from 5:30am-9:30pm.
• May be asked to work days/evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.
• Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.
• Possess a 4-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified.
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Normal dish room, service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments.
• Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time.
• Frequently moving and placing containers/product weighing up to 30 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs.
• Occasionally moving product up and down