Kitchen Helper II - Piazza Dining

University of Northern Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa invites applications for a Kitchen Helper II position at the Piazza in Redeker Center. Under supervision, you will sanitize dishware, maintain sanitary conditions, and support student staff to ensure coverage and completed assignments.

The role requires one year of Kitchen Helper I experience or equivalent, with emphasis on teamwork, organization, and positive communication in a fast-paced dining environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Team orientation

Job description

If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type “Find Jobs” in the search bar to view and apply for open positions. 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.

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

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The university's attractive size, approximately 9,400 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. We take pride in our ranking as the #1 Public University in the Midwest. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. Designated as a Best Place for Working Parents, UNI supports all individuals through family-friendly policies, practices and benefits. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package, enabling us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley and across the state.