Kitchen Helper I - Hillcrest Market Place

University Housing & Dining is seeking a Kitchen Helper I to join the team at Hillcrest Marketplace. Our goal 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, prioritizing locally grown and sustainable foods when possible. Our dining areas are vibrant, dynamic places to work and eat.

About the Division of Student Life

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, working together to keep students safe and provide them with life-changing experiences. The division includes 14 departments, fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Scrape, sort, stack, and scrub pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc., in preparation for the dishwashing machine.
• Perform cleaning duties including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and general cleaning in food service areas.
• Operate and maintain pot, pan, and dishwashing machines and areas in an efficient, effective, and sanitary manner.
• Supply necessary areas with clean dishes and utensils.

Schedule

• Predominantly 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM, with occasional 8-hour shifts between 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Weekend hours included.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow directions.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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 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.

Benefits

• Exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, and robust retirement plans.
• Generous leave policies.
• 24/7 support services and well-being resources.
• Access to UI Health Care specialists.
• Professional growth opportunities, including advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Pay

Starting salary minimum: $36,874.08 (Pay Level 03).

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.