Late Night Kitchen Sanitation (Case Hall)

MSU Residential and Hospitality Services; Ingquza Hill Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 315,000 - 405,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU Residential and Hospitality Services seeks a Late Night Kitchen Sanitation worker for Case Hall to clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and related kitchen areas using appropriate equipment. The role runs 6pm–11pm with weekend availability, supporting South Dining operations.

You will follow sanitation standards, operate dishwashing equipment, and assist with basic prep and inventory duties. Standing and frequent heavy lifting (75+ lbs) are required.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
• Ability to deliver Spartan-level service standards.
• Excellent attendance and personal hygiene standards.
• Willingness to work flexible evening shifts.
• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Scrape, wash, dry, and store dishes, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Clean and sanitize counters, tables, sinks, and equipment.
• Operate dish machines and related cleaning equipment.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize kitchen floors.
• Load and transport soiled and clean dishes and utensils.
• Empty waste and sanitize containers per standards.
• Check water temperature and soap concentrations to maintain sanitation.
• Periodically clean walls, ceilings, doors, and shelves.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Excellent attendance

Hygiene and sanitation

Flexible shift

Lift 75+ pounds

Job description

RHS Job Title Late Night Kitchen Sanitation (Case Hall) Job Description

Location: Case Hall

Basic Function

To clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, utensils, kitchen and serving equipment, and related work areas by utilizing and operating appropriate equipment.

Starting pay is $16/hr

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities

• Scrape, wash, dry, and store cooking and serving items such as dishes, glassware, silverware, trays, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Clean and sanitize counters, tables, drawers, sinks, and equipment such as ranges, tables, ovens, and refrigerators.
• Operate, clean, and sanitize equipment such as dish machines, pot and pan washers, silver burnishers, garbage disposals, and various conveyors.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors of kitchen and related work areas.
• Load and transport soiled and clean items such as dishes, glassware, silverware, trays, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Empty waste baskets, trash cans, boxes, and containers, cleaning and sanitizing according to prescribed standards.
• Check water temperature and soap concentrations, adjusting as necessary to maintain sanitation standards.
• Perform periodic cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen and serving areas such as walls, ceilings, doors, windows, shelves, and the lower part of sinks.

Related Duties

Perform related duties as assigned including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Assist supervisor in instructing assigned support employees in work methods and processes.
• Assist supervisor in maintaining food and supply inventories.
• Assist with the preparation of food items.

Required Qualifications

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, and other team members.
• Ability and strong desire to deliver outstanding Spartan experiences to both guests and teammates.
• Ability to amicably receive constructive direction from chef/manager, and to professionally, quickly and efficiently implement same to improve product, and/or service.
• Excellent attendance
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations required.
• Casual knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, and methods is necessary.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.
• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Physical Demands

Standing/walking >90% of scheduled shift.

Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.

Work Hours

Weekend availability required

Hours expected 6pm-11pm

Work Location

South Dining (Loc)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Are you currently enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during the academic year)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work from 6pm-11pm?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Would you be available to work weekends?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter