Lead Dishwasher

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an established institution where you will play a key role in maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in food service operations. As a Lead Dishwasher, you'll supervise staff, ensure high sanitation standards, and foster a positive work environment. This role is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy working collaboratively. With a focus on service excellence, you will contribute to enhancing the dining experience for students, staff, and faculty. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy leading a team, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

12 Holidays Each Year

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment is essential.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dishwashing operations and sanitation personnel.
• Train employees in safe operation of equipment.
• Ensure high sanitation levels in kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Sanitation Processes

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing Equipment

Job description

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week; work hours may vary based on business needs; work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: NC State Dining

About the Department:

Campus Enterprises is NC State University’s division of retail and hospitality organizations — NC State Dining, NC State Stores, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, NC State Student Centers (Witherspoon and Talley), and the One Card Office. Each department is dedicated to providing service excellence, value and enrichment of the student experience in support of academic success.

NC State Dining provides campus wide food services to students, staff, and faculty on the North Carolina State University Campus. NC State Dining operates 11 cafes, 3 food courts and 6 dining halls, 3 markets, 2 restaurants, vending, a nutritional counseling service, and a catering department. The department employs approximately 1000 temporary and student employees and approximately 190 permanent EHRA and SHRA employees.

As a Pack member, you can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

You Belong Here:
At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Essential Job Duties:
This position serves as a Lead Dishwasher at a NC State Dining unit and will assign tasks and direct efforts of other food service technicians, temporary and student employees.

This posting is for a vacancy at Talley Pavilions at the Talley Student Union

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise sanitation personnel to ensure a consistent and efficient dish-washing operation and working environment at the assigned location.
• Assign and direct the efforts of other dishwashers to ensure all daily tasks are scheduled and completed as required.
• Train employees in specific job assignments, to include training in the proper and safe operations of all equipment used.
• Recognize, address, and resolve potential problems in service.
• Work to maintain a high level of sanitation through the kitchen, dining, storage and disposal areas.
• Sanitation work includes sweeping and mopping floors, emptying trash, and cleaning doors, windows and kitchen areas.
• Check tables, chairs, and equipment to make sure items are in good repair.
• May also review schedules and timekeeping for assigned staff to ensure proper employee coverage and utilization.
• May assist with stocking of beverages and other food items.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork.

Other Responsibilities:

• Model the Division’s mission and values, and foster a positive, cohesive workplace and congeniality among co-workers.
• Understand the goals and culture of the organization, and understand how employees’ work activities, teamwork, and customer service impact clients.
• Work with your supervisor and colleagues to understand these goals and the culture.
• Adhere to all University policies, procedures, and regulations, and Division standard operating practices and protocols.
• Due to operational needs of the NC State Dining department, an employee may be assigned to work in any NC State Dining department including, but not limited to, catering and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure NC State Dining business needs are met.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Some positions may require certification by the Department of Correction.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Experience working in fast paced restaurant environment.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation processes.
• Excellence in completing all tasks and performance goals.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Provide outstanding customer service, including the ability to remain professional and respectful under pressure when dealing with difficult situations, to team and customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, peers and supervisors.
• Requires bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. Because of the nature of food service operations and working in a kitchen, you must be able to work in extremely hot and cold conditions.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds above head and up to 60 pounds on rare occasions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols; incumbent will routinely handle sharp items such as knives and slicer blades as well as be around hot food items, food pans, ovens, fryers, steam tables, grills, etc.
• Ability to use or learn to use email.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a commercial dishwasher in a high volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation processes.

AA/EEO:
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.