Kitchen Helper I - Hillcrest Market Place

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

University Housing & Dining is seeking a Kitchen Helper I to work at Hillcrest Marketplace. Under direct supervision, this position performs routine cleaning duties in food service areas efficiently and in a sanitary manner. Duties include preparing pots, pans, dishes, and utensils for machine washing; cleaning the work area; operating and maintaining dishwashing equipment; and supplying clean dishes and utensils to necessary areas. University Dining aims to provide wholesome, healthy, and tasty foods prepared daily to meet students’ dietary and nutritional needs. Staff are committed to sustainable products and services that protect natural resources and, when possible, purchase locally grown and sustainable foods. Dining areas are described as vibrant, dynamic places to work and eat. The shift is predominantly 12:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. The employee may occasionally work an eight-hour shift between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Weekend hours are included. The University of Iowa describes its benefits and workplace offerings as including health coverage, university-paid life insurance, retirement plans, leave policies, 24/7 support services, well-being resources, access to UI Health Care specialists, professional training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

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 of experience working as a laborer.
Interest in and ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills, including accessing and drafting email correspondence and managing electronic time accruals and personal absence requests.
Previous experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Scrape, sort, stack, and scrub pots, pans, dishes, and utensils in preparation for machine washing.
Perform cleaning duties, including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and general cleaning.
Operate and maintain pot-and-pan and dishwashing machines and areas efficiently and in a sanitary manner.
Supply necessary areas with clean dishes and utensils.