School Cafeteria Dishroom Lead

ReNEW Schools

Merrillville (IN)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Merrillville is seeking a part-time cafeteria worker to support lunch service and keep the dish room clean. This role requires daily weekday hours with an early start and a focus on safety and efficiency in a school environment.

You will operate the dish machine, maintain logs, and work with the Cafeteria Manager on daily tasks. Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds is required.

Qualifications

  • Good communication with students, staff, and the public.
  • Ability to read and write clearly.
  • Willing to learn the POS system and cafeteria procedures.
  • Must be able to push, pull or lift items weighing at least 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate the dish machine and maintain logs.
  • Keep all dish room areas clean and organized daily.
  • Break down and clean the dish machine after lunch.
  • Clean all sinks and hand sinks in the dish room daily.
  • Delime the dish machine and conveyor belts on Fridays.
  • Sweep and mop dish room areas daily and ensure dishes are put away.
  • Occasionally come in early and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills
Reading & writing
Willingness to learn POS

Tools

Point of Sale Cashiering System

Job description

ReNEW Schools in Merrillville is seeking a part-time cafeteria worker to support lunch service and keep the dish room clean. This role requires daily weekday hours with an early start and a focus on safety and efficiency in a school environment.

You will operate the dish machine, maintain logs, and work with the Cafeteria Manager on daily tasks. Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds is required.

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