Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $13.25
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
educational assistance
Paid holidays
Job Description
The University of Oklahoma is a prestigious public research university known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and community involvement. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, OU provides its diverse student body and staff with an enriching environment that fosters growth, learning, and collaboration. As a leading institution, OU values its employees and strives to uphold a supportive workplace culture embraced by inclusivity and respect for diversity.\n\nThe role of Dishwasher at the University of Oklahoma is an essential support position within the food service operations, primarily responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and dishwashing areas. Under... Show More
Job Requirements
- No formal education required
- Ability to understand and use industrial dishwashing machines
- Ability to understand health department regulations
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines
- Ability to promote safe and clean working conditions
- Ability to safely handle food, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Must obtain Food Handlers License within 30 days of hire
- Valid driver’s license and approval on the OU Driving List prior to operating any university vehicle
- Physical stamina for fast-paced and demanding work
- Capability to lift objects up to 58 lbs
- Ability to climb, crouch, crawl, bend, stoop and stand for extended periods
- Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions
- Ability to recognize temperature and texture
- Finger dexterity
- Ability to push and pull with upper body strength
- Willingness to work in varying temperature environments from 8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and university closings as needed
Job Qualifications
- Ability to understand and learn how to use industrial dishwashing machines
- Ability to understand health department regulations
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines
- Understands and promotes safe and clean conditions
- Ability to become skilled in the safe and sanitary handling of food, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, refrigeration, elevators, cash registers, food digesters, dishwashers, time clocks, etc
- Uses small kitchen tools and equipment proficiently, usually learned during introductory period or previous training
Job Duties
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of dish room, kitchen, walk-in refrigeration, back room, storage and surrounding areas
- Scrapes and sorts dishes before loading them into a dishwashing machine for cleaning
- Maintains dishwashing machine and reports any mechanical faults to supervisor
- Stocks and arranges kitchen utensils and dishes in an orderly manner
- Transfers supplies, equipment, or food products between storage and work areas by hand or carts/dolly
- Keeps kitchen supplies stocked
- Follows safe sanitation/cleaning standards when washing, sanitizing, and storing pots, pans, dishes, tableware, and kitchen utensils
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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