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SalaryPosition Title:
Kitchen Helper IJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience handling cleaning chemicalsIndustrial or restaurant dishwashing experience
Job Description:
Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Iowa State University Dining is seeking applications for Kitchen Helper Iin 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.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full timePay Grade:
0003aApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
