Kitchen Helper II - Piazza Dining

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation is hiring a Kitchen Helper II at the Piazza in Redeker Center. The role involves supervising and assisting with sanitation in the dish room and dining areas, while guiding student staff to ensure coverage and timely completion of tasks.

Candidates should have at least one year of Kitchen Helper I experience, strong communication, and a team-oriented attitude for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a Kitchen Helper I, or outside experience comparable thereto.
• Skilled, organized and hard working team oriented individuals who can work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Good communication skills and positive attitudes.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize dishware and maintain sanitary conditions in the dish room and dining areas.
• Direct and assist student staff to ensure coverage and completion of assignments.
• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

Skills

Experience as Kitchen Helper I

Communication skills

Team oriented

Job description

Full Consideration Date

10/27/2026

Job Description

Join the team making it happen! Serving up #1 college food in Iowa, UNI Dining Services has a Kitchen Helper II position open at the Piazza in Redeker Center.

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, directs and assists in sanitizing dishware and maintaining sanitary conditions in the dish room and dining areas; directs and assists in student staff to assure work areas are covered and assignments are completed; and checks and is responsible for cleanliness, orderliness and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

One year experience as a Kitchen Helper I, or outside experience comparable thereto. We are seeking skilled, organized and hard working team oriented individuals who have the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment. In addition, applicants must have good communication skills and positive attitudes.

Position Details

Job Category: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: 9-months; schedule follows the academic year from August to May with opportunity to work additional hours during the summer.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

Pay Gade: 4

Starting Hourly Rate: $18.27

Equal Opportunity

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

Benefits

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