Food Service Dishwasher

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Night/weekend differentials

Referral bonus $1,000

Job summary

University Housing at UW–Madison is seeking a Food Service Dishwasher to join the Dining & Culinary Services team. You will operate dishwashing equipment, maintain sanitation, and assist training student staff to deliver a welcoming dining experience for students, staff, and guests.

The role offers a steady schedule with 5 eight-hour shifts per week, including some night/weekend hours, and includes benefits and meal per shift.

Qualifications

• 6 months of dishwashing or cleaning experience in a professional setting.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• 1+ years of dishwashing in a high volume institutional kitchen setting.
• High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service, including food serving, to internal and external customers.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas to ensure adherence to safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures.
• Assists student employees and provides training as needed.
• Operates a dishwashing station and associated equipment.
• Moves and maintains equipment and furniture for dining events.
• Shelves and organizes (stockroom, warehouse) inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Sanitation awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma preferred

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Food Service Dishwasher Job Summary: University Housing is looking for individuals to join our Dining and Culinary Services dishwasher team! We're seeking an enthusiastic team member to help create a safe, clean, and welcoming dining environment for students, staff, and guests. As a Food Service Dishwasher in University Housing you will: Operate dishwashing equipment Maintain sanitation standards Organize inventory Assist with training student staff If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and take pride in providing exceptional service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Things you’ll love about this role include an active hands‑on work environment, opportunities to mentor and support student employees, a collaborative and supportive team culture, meaningful role serving the campus community and a consistent schedule with growth opportunities. Work Schedule: The primary schedule for this position typically consists of 5, 8‑hour shifts per week that may fall on any day of the week. Schedules may rotate every other weekend. Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of the unit. As a result, work schedules may be adjusted during specific times of the year, including summer and winter break hours. Work schedule will be set with selected finalist(s) at time of offer. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand. Be part of the Dining and Culinary Services team that serves the residents of the University Residence Halls, as well as UW‑Madison students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides customer service, including food serving, to internal and external customers
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas to ensure adherence to safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures
• Assists student employees and provides training as needed
• Operates a dishwashing station and associated equipment
• Moves and maintains equipment and furniture for dining events
• Shelves and organizes (stockroom, warehouse) inventory

Department:

Division of University Housing, Dining & Culinary Services

University Housing Dining and Culinary Services provides affordable meals made from locally sourced ingredients and innovative dining options to residents, guests, and staff. We have market‑place style locations in six buildings throughout campus. These marketplaces offer a new variety of selections each day, as well as made‑to‑order stations. Additionally, there are convenience stores, coffeehouses, and two franchises throughout campus, as well as a Catering, and Central Production and Bakery operation. Within the Eagle Heights Community Garden, Dining and Culinary Services has a 1‑acre Campus Farm producing vegetables that are used in menus in marketplaces, as well as in Grab & Go items in convenience stores and on the Electric Eats Food Truck.

Compensation:

The starting hourly wage is $17.51 or higher based on qualifications. This position includes significant night and weekend shift differentials, a free meal for every shift, and a $1,000 referral bonus for each person hired.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Required Qualifications:

• 6 months of dishwashing or cleaning experience in a professional setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing procedures
• 1+ years of dishwashing experience in a high volume institutional professional kitchen setting

Education:

• High School diploma preferred

Additional Information Interpretation is available during the interview process, if needed. This position has been identified as a position of trust. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Contact Information:

University Housing Human Resources, [e-mail], 608-262-2766 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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