Food Service Dishwasher

TrulyHired; New Madison (OH); On-site; USD 20,925 - 25,953; Part time

Job summary

Tri-Village Local Schools in New Madison is seeking a Part Time Dishwasher to assist in food service operations. The role involves washing, cleaning, and storing kitchen utensils while maintaining safety standards and cleanliness in the kitchen. Applicants should have a High School Diploma and must pass background checks.

The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A passion for aiding students and experience in food service is preferred. The working hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must pass criminal background check including fingerprinting.
• Regular attendance is necessary.
• Demonstrates a sincere desire to aid students.

Responsibilities

• Washes, cleans, and stores eating and cooking utensils.
• Safely operates institutional dishwasher to sanitize dishes.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of the kitchen area.

Skills

Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously

Experience with food safety and sanitation

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Institutional dishwasher

POS System

Job description

TRI-VILLAGE LOCAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

DISHWASHER

Tri-Village has an opening for Part Time Food Service:

Position: Dishwasher

Range of pay: $15.19 - $18.84

Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

If you are interested in this position, please email Jaimie Rudmann ([e-mail]) by Friday, June 12, 2026.

Classification: Food Service Employee

Reports To: Food Service Supervisor

Employment Status: Part - Time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Training and/or experience which evidences an ability to wash, clean and store eating and cooking utensils and to prepare the same for serving lunches.
• Must be trained in food safety, sanitation, and preparation consistent with county and state Board of Health regulations
• Must pass criminal background check including fingerprinting.
• Has demonstrated regular attendance.
• Demonstrates a sincere desire to aid students.
• Good health and high moral character
• Ability to e?ectively communicate tactfully and courteously and work harmoniously with students, parents, and district personnel.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, washes, cleans, and stores eating and cooking utensils; de-limes dishwasher and maintains a clean room.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Safely operates institutional dishwasher and uses dish detergent to clean and sanitize dishes, silverware, and glasses.
• Takes out cardboard boxes daily, when needed.
• Records dishwasher temperature daily.
• Scrapes, washes, stacks, and puts away clean trays, on both sides.
• Washes and puts away all pots, pans and utensils, on both sides.
• Takes out trash at the end of the day.
• Drains the dishwashing machine DAILY and cleans the drains.
• De-limes and cleans the dishwasher bi-weekly.
• Follows all safety and sanitary requirements of the lunchroom area.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen and kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner following heath department regulations.
• Reports all broken utensils to the Food Service Supervisor.
• Reports accidents and potential hazards to Food Service Supervisor.
• As required by the USDA; must be have 4 hours of continuing education per year.
• Must mop the entire kitchen at the end of the day, DAILY.
• Clean bathroom bi-weekly.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS

DISHWASHER

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates garbage disposal.
• May fill in for the head cook, assistant cook or cashier in their absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Food Service Supervisor.
• Regularly checks emails.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: Board policies and procedures,; federal, state, and local food, health safety, and sanitation requirements; Google Suite (email, spreadsheets, etc); Kiosk; legal responsibilities as related to FERPA and HIPPA.

Ability to: interpret policies, procedures, and regulations; clean, sanitize and store eating and cooking utensils; follow instructions; read and write; lift up to 50 pounds, and move a distance of 30 feet; develop e?ective working relationships.

Skill in: dishwasher operations and POS System.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Dishwasher, garbage disposal, computer and POS System.