Kitchen Helper I

at  Iowa State University

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to understand and follow directions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience handling cleaning chemicals
Industrial or restaurant dishwashing experience

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Iowa State University Dining is seeking applications for Kitchen Helper I in multiple Dining locations across campus. Dining employs Kitchen Helper I positions for 9, 10, 11, and 12 month appointments, with various shifts available. Upon interview, all applicants choose the specific jobs and schedules that they would like to be considered for.
Interested in joining our team? Here at ISU Dining, you will have a top notch working environment with GREAT benefits! Benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, vacation, retirement and sick leave!
Under direct supervision, performs routine cleaning duties in the food service area.
Schedule: 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Works every other weekend with a rotating biweekly schedule or a set weekly schedule

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of operation and care of dishwashing machines.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Ability to insure dishes, pans, glassware, and utensils are properly scraped or rinsed before placing in dishwashing machine.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to count, add, subtract, and convert to decimals.
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.
  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

• Scrapes, sorts and washes dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Operates and cleans dishwashing and pot and pan machines.
• Moves clean dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans and supplies to and from storage areas.
• Disposes of garbage, and cleans and sanitizes garbage can.
• Cleans and sanitizes food carts with live steam and detergents.
• Cleans kitchen equipment including refrigerators, stoves, hoods, vents, slicers, choppers, and tables.
• Cleans and mops floors and cleans and washes walls.
• Cleans and sanitizes utility cabinets, lockers, and the loading dock.
• Assists in arrangement of dining area equipment, supplies, etc., and in set up and clean up for special events.
• Assists receiving or storeroom clerk as required.
• Assists in on-the-job training of students and other employees assigned to the food service sanitation areas.
• Coordinates work of students and other part-time employees assigned to sanitation and food service areas.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.