Lead Dish Room Attendant

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement contributions

Public transport pass

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Lead Dish Room Attendant at UT Main Campus to support the UHD dining unit. You will assist the dining supervisor, oversee daily dish room operations, and ensure cleanliness and efficiency during meals.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with supervisors on repairs and safety. This role requires experience with cleaning equipment and a focus on sanitation and productivity.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in commercial cleaning.
• One or more years of experience with commercial cleaning equipment such as dish machines.
• Experience training and leading staff in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Assist dining supervisor with overseeing dish room area. Ensure the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks for dish room area.
• Maintain areas of responsibility according to proper standard procedures and keep the closet neat; escalate emergencies and repairs as needed.
• Set up and break down the dish room daily, ensuring sanitation practices are followed and procedures are correct.
• Train staff in proper sanitation techniques while maintaining productivity and providing feedback on performance.

Skills

Cleaning

Staff supervision

Food safety

Sanitation

Tools

Dish machines

Conveyor belts

PPE usage

Job description

Lead Dish Room Attendant

Hiring Department

University Housing and Dining

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date

Ongoing

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: This position is eligible for $2.00 per hour shift differential pay for hours worked during designated evening and weekend shifts in accordance with university guidelines.

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development

Purpose

Assist management with overseeing the operation of the dining unit's dish room, while responding to work-related requests and instructions for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist dining supervisor with overseeing dish room area. Ensure the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks for dish room area. Process dishware, sort silverware, wash pots/pans, and scrape/stack dishes throughout meal period. Replenish and move dishes to the proper place within the unit. Maintain the dish machine, conveyor belts, and transport equipment.
• Maintain areas of responsibility according to proper standard procedures. Keep the closet for mops and brooms neat and complete before the end of your shift. Escalate emergencies, repairs for equipment, and work orders as needed to supervisor. Maintain cleanliness and standards as directed by UHD while following sanitation guidelines, including removing trash periodically throughout shift, clean trashcans, line trashcans for next shift, and ensuring that areas around dumpsters are clean.
• Set up and break down the dish room daily, ensuring that all dining sanitation practices and procedures are completed correctly by staff. Identify opportunities to streamline procedures when possible.
• Train staff in proper sanitation techniques while maintaining an exceptional level of productivity in the area. Provide feedback on staff performance and create a working environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their skills. Assist in the rotation of employees within the dish room and scheduling breaks. Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers. Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility.
• Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance. Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in commercial cleaning.
• One or more years of experience working with commercial cleaning equipment such as commercial dish machines.
• Experience training and leading staff in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in commercial cleaning.
• Two or more years of experience working with commercial cleaning equipment such as commercial dish machines.
• One or more years of experience training or leading staff in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.
• Experience working in a large dining service operation with high-volume cleaning/dish room experience.
• Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision.

Salary Range

$45,760 + depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Lifting and moving.
• Pushing, pulling, and moving up to 50 pounds; Lifting and moving up to 62 pounds.
• The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

• Workdays, area, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining (UHD).

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and report. If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.