Dishwasher Pool

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Position Number: STAFF - VA - 26248
Classification

Title:

Culinary Associate I - BZ

Working Title:

Dishwasher - Full-Time (Applicant Pool)
Salary: $21.00 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Benefits:
Eligible for full benefits (12 months of the year)
Contract Type:
Classified Hourly
Recruitment Type:
Open

• Operate equipment in the dish room and pots/pans.
• Properly store clean service‑ware and cookware.
• Clean work and service areas, and related equipment following the sanitarian’s recommendations.
• Assist with training student and temporary employees.
• Interact positively and professionally with customers.
• Perform trash and compost removal duties.
• Contribute to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.
• May work as directed to serve food in display cooking stations or front‑of‑house areas, ensuring quality and compliance with FDA food codes.
• May provide service in the dining area (beverage stations, trash, wiping tables/chairs, etc.).
• May monitor inventory and keep records.
• May assist with regular cleaning, disposition, and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, and equipment.
• May assist with laundry service.

• Basic experience in a customer service or food industry position or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Dishroom experience.

• Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality.
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team‑oriented environment, providing excellent customer service.
• Work well individually or on a team.
• Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping skills.
• Prioritize and organize workload to complete tasks timely.
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Represent the department and the university professionally and courteously.

• All full‑time positions are eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year.
• 10‑ and 12‑month positions are available.
• Shifts vary: 7 days per week from 5:30 am–9:30 pm.
• May be asked to work days, evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays.
• Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.
• Must possess a 4‑hour sanitation certification or be able to obtain one.
• Must have adequate English proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines, and communicate with customers (staff, visitors, students).

• Stationary or moving in kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments.
• Stationary and moving for long periods of time.
• Frequently moving and placing containers/products up to 30 lbs (occasionally up to 100 lbs).
• Occasionally moving products up and down stairs.
• Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving while stocking products.
• Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Performing repetitive motions related to job duties.
• Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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