Evening Kitchen Helper I - Dishes & Sanitation

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a Kitchen Helper I for University Housing & Dining at Hillcrest Marketplace. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine cleaning duties in food service areas and support dishwashing operations. The role requires reliability, basic computer familiarity, and a willingness to learn.

The position offers a full-time schedule, predominantly 12:30pm–9:00pm, with weekend hours. The university emphasizes healthy, sustainable dining and strong community culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Six months’ experience working as a laborer.
• Interest in basic computer use, email drafting, and time/absence management.

Responsibilities

• Scraping, sorting, stacking and scrubbing pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc. in preparation for dishwashing machine.
• Performing cleaning duties including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming and general cleaning.
• Operating and maintaining pot and pan/dishwashing machines and areas in an efficient, effective and sanitary manner.
• Supplying necessary areas with clean dishes and utensils.

Skills

Follow directions

Welcoming workplace

Light labor experience

Computer basics

Tools

Email drafting

Time and absence tracking

Job description

University of Iowa is seeking a Kitchen Helper I for University Housing & Dining at Hillcrest Marketplace. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine cleaning duties in food service areas and support dishwashing operations. The role requires reliability, basic computer familiarity, and a willingness to learn.

The position offers a full-time schedule, predominantly 12:30pm–9:00pm, with weekend hours. The university emphasizes healthy, sustainable dining and strong community culture.