Kitchen Helper I - Hillcrest Market Place

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

Job summary

University Housing & Dining at the University of Iowa is seeking a Kitchen Helper I to join the Hillcrest Marketplace team in Iowa City. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine cleaning duties in the food service areas to maintain sanitary conditions.

Shift is predominantly 12:30pm - 9:00pm, with possible 8-hour shifts between 7:30am - 4:00pm and weekend hours. This role supports dining services by ensuring clean pots, dishes, and work areas for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Customer service experience.
• Six months’ experience working as a laborer.
• Interest in and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Follow directions

Cleaning routines

Time management

Job description

• Customer service experience.

University Housing & Dining is seeking a Kitchen Helper I to join the team at Hillcrest Marketplace. Under direct supervision, this position will perform routine cleaning duties in an efficient, effective, and sanitary manner in the food service areas.

Primary functional duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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 & pan/dishwashing machines and areas in an efficient, effective and sanitary manner.


• Supplying necessary areas with clean dishes and utensils.

University Dining’s goal at Iowa is to provide wholesome, healthy, and tasty foods prepared daily to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of our students. Our staff is committed to providing sustainable products and services that protect our natural resources. When possible, we purchase locally grown and sustainable foods from our vendors. Our dining areas are vibrant, dynamic places to work and to eat.

Shift For This Opening

• Shift is predominantly 12:30pm - 9:00pm. May occasionally work 8 hour shifts between 7:30am - 4:00pm. Weekend hours included.

About The Division Of Student Life

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 14 departments that span from Recreation Services to the office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow directions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Customer service experience.


• Ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.


• Six months’ experience working as a laborer.


• Interest in and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests. Previous experience is highly desired.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Rebecca Hoag at [e-mail].

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Kitchen Helper I


• Appointment Type: Merit


• Schedule: Full-time


• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 03


• Starting Salary Minimum: 36874.08

Contact Information

• Organization: Student Life


• Contact Name: Rebecca Sweere


• Contact Email: [e-mail]