Sanitation & Dish Machine Operator

Ithaca College; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including vision and dental

Generous Paid Time Off policies

403B retirement savings plan with-mact

EAP

Flexible work plans

Educational benefits

Career-enhancing trainings

Job summary

Ithaca College is seeking a dedicated Utility Worker/Dish Machine Operator to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, tableware, and utensils in a fast-paced dining environment. The role is essential during emergencies and requires reliable reporting to work as needed.

The position reports to Terrace Dining Hall management and involves operating the dish machine, manual washing, and maintaining a safe, hygienic unit throughout service periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and previous work history.
• Capacity to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., reach overhead, bend, stand for long periods of time, squat, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, overtime, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into dish machine.
• Wash and sanitize all pans, utensils, and dishes.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain dish machine.
• Unload dishes and utensils from dish machine and organize them properly.
• Manually wash pots and equipment that cannot be run through the dish machine.
• Empty trash containers regularly.
• Sweep, mop, and remove trash, recycling, and compost from all unit areas as needed and during assigned times.
• Service unit dining rooms. Aid in cleaning and sanitizing tables and chairs as needed throughout meal periods.
• Clean and sanitize high touchpoints in the dining room, front-of-house, and back-of-house.
• Perform additional cleaning duties as requested.
• Operate a baler.
• Communicate often, clearly, and professionally with co-works and management.
• Greet guests with a warm, friendly demeanor.
• Provide exceptional customer service for all guests.
• Uphold all required safety, service, and hygiene protocols and adjust practices to meet College and state regulations.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ithaca College is seeking a dedicated Utility Worker/Dish Machine Operator to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, tableware, and utensils in a fast-paced dining environment. The role is essential during emergencies and requires reliable reporting to work as needed.

The position reports to Terrace Dining Hall management and involves operating the dish machine, manual washing, and maintaining a safe, hygienic unit throughout service periods.