KITCHEN CLEANER

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage

Free bus fare for employees

Work-Life Balance

Culinary Excellence

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement contributions match

Tuition assistance

Culinary certifications

Job summary

Michigan Dining at the University of Michigan is hiring a Kitchen Cleaner. This role involves maintaining a clean kitchen, cleaning equipment, filtering fryers, and washing dishes while adhering to HACCP standards.

The position supports year-round scheduling with a seniority-based bidding process and may require work across departments. Ranked per the CBA, shifts are five consecutive 8-hour days with two days off, and pay ranges from $20.42 to $21.62 per hour with benefits and tuition support

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends & holidays.
• Ability to assemble, disassemble, and operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to understand and implement OSEH and HACCP standards and use resources responsibly.
• Maintain a static position for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean kitchen by removing trash, sweeping and mopping floors.
• Clean equipment, filter fryers, hood vents and drains, wash dishes and cookware.
• Assist and work with other kitchen cleaners to ensure a clean work environment following health codes.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Flexible schedule

Operate kitchen equipment

Understand HACCP standards

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

A resume is recommended but not required.

Job Summary

When business needs fluctuate throughout the year, Michigan Dining will offer work assignments based on availability and selected through the seniority-driven bidding process. Work assignments may be required in other departments to ensure year-round work schedules for all staff members that want that, seasonal leave requests may be approved on a year by year basis at the unit discretion.

What You'll Do

As a Kitchen Cleaner for Michigan Dining you will maintain a clean kitchen by removing trash, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning equipment, filtering fryers, cleaning hood vents and drains, and washing dishes, pots, pans. Assist and work with other kitchen cleaners and staff performing general cleaning of kitchen areas and maintain a clean work environment following HACCP standards and health codes.

Required Qualifications*

• Proficiency in English and ability to interpret instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends & holidays.
• Ability to assemble, disassemble, and operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to understand and implement OSEH and HACCP physical and food safety standards and use resources responsibly, and recognize and minimize waste.
• Maintain a static position for extended periods of time.
• Routinely move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Why Work at Michigan?

• Earn a Living Wage - Positions range from $19-$23 per hour, with annual increases.
• Locations near AATA bus routes, with free bus fare for employees.
• Work-Life Balance - consistent schedules and paid holidays.
• Culinary Excellence - M|Dining has received national recognition for culinary achievements.
• Unbeatable Benefits - health, dental, vision, and matched retirement contributions.
• Growth opportunities - continuing education and tuition assistance, culinary certifications.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

Michigan Dining is hiring for multiple openings across the Residential department. Schedules vary based upon location, with opening, mid-shift, and closing hours available. Per the CBA, schedules will consist of five consecutive 8 hour shifts, with 2 consecutive days off.

Additional Information

Department: M|Dining - Wolverine Village

Hourly Pay Rate : $20.42 - $21.62

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Opening ID

282309

Working Title

Job Title

KITCHEN CLEANER

Work Location

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Dsa Housing Services

Department

MI Dining - Administration

Posting Begin/End Date

8/31/2026 - 9/12/2026

$43,763.20 - $47,444.80

Hospitality
Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)