Dishwasher - Newton

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston College in Massachusetts is seeking a Utility Worker / Dishwasher to support busy dining facilities. Under supervision, you will clean, handle and transport dishes, glassware, utensils and pots, sweep and mop floors, and operate cleaning equipment while maintaining sanitation and safety.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, read and write English, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; on-the-job training available.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Operates dishwashing and pot-washing equipment and transports dishes, glassware, and utensils.
• Disposes of trash and recyclables from dining areas and work spaces.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and floors; handles detergents safely.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Read/write English

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma preferred

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Utility Worker / Dishwasher

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under supervision, performs assigned tasks associated with cleaning, handling, and transporting of dishes, glassware, silver, utensils, pots and pans. Other duties involve sweeping and moping of floors, cleaning of equipment in kitchen and dining rooms. Daily routine involves the use and handling of detergents and cleaning solvents. Heavy lifting is necessary.

Characteristic Duties:

• Performs a variety of tasks associated with the operation of dishwashing and pot washing equipment, including the washing, handling, storing and transporting of dishes, glassware, silver, utensils, pots and pans.
• Disposes of trash, recyclables and compost from soiled trays, dishes, pots and pans, as well as work areas and dining rooms.
• Cleaning of carts and crescors, and kitchen equipment such as ovens, broilers, deep fat fryers.
• Handles all items with a focus on sanitation and safety.
• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Reports to Lead Utility Worker and unit managers on a daily basis.

Supervision Exercised:

May assist in monitoring student employees.

Hiring Range: $24.96/hr to $26.27/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School diploma preferred. Additional relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Previous experience is helpful but not necessary. Person can be trained on the job.
• Need to work effectively in a high volume and fast-paced environment with diverse staff.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operation with a diverse staff.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift moderately heavy objects, up to 50 pounds, on an on-going basis.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403bRetirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sickand Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.