Temporary Kitchen Helper 1 Catlett Marketplace

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Temporary Kitchen Helper I for Catlett Market Place, working under direct supervision to perform routine cleaning duties in food service areas. The hourly rate is $17.66 and work hours typically run 10:00am–7:00pm or 12:00pm–9:00pm at Catlett Market Place in Iowa City.

This temporary position ends on 10/31/2026 and includes a criminal background check. Contact Emma Frazier for inquiries via the listed details.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Scrapes, sorts, stacks, and scrubs pots and pans, dishes, utensils, etc. in preparation for warewashing machine.
• Performs cleaning duties including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and general cleaning.
• Operates and maintains pot & pan/dish-washing machines and area in an efficient, effective, and sanitary manner.
• Supplies serving and preparation areas with clean dishes and utensils.
• Disposes of garbage and cleans garbage cans
• Maintains satisfactory sanitation level and applies established safety procedures in assigned work areas.
• Assists storeroom clerk as assigned.
• Assist in on-the-job training of students and other employees assigned to the food service sanitation area.

Skills

Read and write

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Division of Student Life: University Housing & Dining is seeking a Temporary Kitchen Helper I for Catlett Market Place. Under direct supervision performs routine cleaning duties in an efficient, effective, and sanitary manner in the food service areas.

DUTIES

• Scrapes, sorts, stacks, and scrubs pots and pans, dishes, utensils, etc. in preparation for warewashing machine.
• Performs cleaning duties including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and general cleaning.
• Operates and maintains pot & pan/dish-washing machines and area in an efficient, effective, and sanitary manner.
• Supplies serving and preparation areas with clean dishes and utensils.
• Disposes of garbage and cleans garbage cans
• Maintains satisfactory sanitation level and applies established safety procedures in assigned work areas.
• Assists storeroom clerk as assigned.
• Assist in on-the-job training of students and other employees assigned to the food service sanitation area.

POSITION BASICS

Hourly Rate: $17.66

WORK SCHEDULE

Work Hours: 10:00am-7:00pm or 12:00pm-9:00pm

Additional Information: Temporary Position ending 10/31/2026

BACKGROUND CHECK

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Contact: EMMA FRAZIER
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]