Kitchen Helper I - Catlett Market Place

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

University Housing & Dining is seeking a Kitchen Helper I to join the team at Catlett Marketplace. Under direct supervision, this position will perform routine cleaning duties in an efficient, effective, and sanitary manner in the food service areas. Primary functional duties will include, but are not limited to: Scraping, sorting, stacking and scrubbing pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc. in preparation for dishwashing machine. Performing cleaning duties including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming and general cleaning. Operating and maintaining pot & pan/dishwashing machines and areas in an efficient, effective and sanitary manner. Supplying necessary areas with clean dishes and utensils. University Dining’s goal at Iowa is to provide wholesome, healthy, and tasty foods prepared daily to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of our students. Our staff is committed to providing sustainable products and services that protect our natural resources. When possible, we purchase locally grown and sustainable foods from our vendors. Our dining areas are vibrant, dynamic places to work and to eat. Shift for this opening: Shift is predominantly 12:00pm - 8:30pm. May occasionally work 8 hour shifts between 7:30am - 4:00pm. Weekend hours included. About the Division of Student Life: The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 14 departments that span from Recreation Services to the office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow directions.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
Ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.
Six months’ experience working as a laborer.
Interest in and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests.
Previous experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Scraping, sorting, stacking and scrubbing pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc. in preparation for dishwashing machine.
Performing cleaning duties including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming and general cleaning.
Operating and maintaining pot & pan/dishwashing machines and areas in an efficient, effective and sanitary manner.
Supplying necessary areas with clean dishes and utensils.