Dining Utility Worker

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH
•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in a food service operation serving students, staff, and guests of the university; operates and sets up dishwashing equipment; cleans dish return systems and area; disposes of all trash and food waste; stocks and/or supplies dispenser equipment and food items; cleans and sets up beverage, soft serve and other service equipment; cleans kitchen equipment; ensures the refrigerators are clean and in accordance with prescribed standards; cleans and maintains kitchen and serving equipment; washes windows and light fixtures; maintains floor cleanliness by sweeping and mopping. The Ohio State University’s Student Life Dining Services is a premier campus dining department dedicated to serving students, staff, faculty and guests. Critical to the Residential Experience, Dining Services administers the student meal plan to approximately 15,000 residential students on the Columbus, Mansfield, Marion, Newark and Wooster campuses. The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Requirements

  • 8th grade education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to count and read warning signs/labels and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
  • Upon completion of the probationary period, must successfully pass specialized, title specific training administered by department.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma
  • Previous kitchen custodial work experience
  • Serve-Safe or equivalent sanitation training / certification

Responsibilities

  • Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in a food service operation.
  • Operates and sets up dishwashing equipment.
  • Cleans dish return systems and area.
  • Disposes of all trash and food waste.
  • Stocks and/or supplies dispenser equipment and food items.
  • Cleans and sets up beverage, soft serve and other service equipment.
  • Cleans kitchen equipment.
  • Ensures refrigerators are clean and in accordance with prescribed standards.
  • Cleans and maintains kitchen and serving equipment.
  • Washes windows and light fixtures.
  • Maintains floor cleanliness by sweeping and mopping.

Benefits

  • The hiring range for this position is $15.60 - $19.50 per hour.
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