Food Service Dishwasher - No Experience!

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a prominent public research university committed to academic excellence and inclusive community engagement. As part of the University of Wisconsin System, UWM offers innovative programs and a vibrant campus life, serving a diverse student population. UWM Dining and Retail Services plays a key role in enriching campus life by providing quality dining experiences at affordable prices, thereby supporting the University's mission of fostering an accessible and welcoming environment. The department operates with a focus on fiscal responsibility, ensuring sustainability and continuous growth to meet the evolving needs of the campus community. The Food Service Dishwasher role within Dining and Retail Services is a vital position responsible for maintaining cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in the dishroom and dining areas. This regular university staff position provides essential support to daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations. The dishwasher works closely with student employees, student managers, and limited term staff to uphold high standards in food handling and workspace hygiene. This position requires operating dishwashing machinery and related equipment, cleaning and maintaining kitchen tools and work areas, organizing inventory stockrooms and warehouses, and assisting in setting up for dining events by moving equipment and furniture as needed. The Food Service Dishwasher also plays an important role in training and guiding student employees, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. The role demands weekend and evening availability, with tentative working hours from Tuesday through Saturday. Compensation for this position ranges from $15 to $17 per hour, reflecting the university’s commitment to fair employee remuneration. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a professional food service environment and demonstrates a strong understanding of sanitation procedures, safe food handling, and customer service principles. This position offers more than just a job; it provides an opportunity to contribute to the university community by supporting daily dining operations, enhancing the student experience, and ensuring a clean and safe dining environment. UWM values diversity and inclusion, encourages applications from qualified individuals of varied backgrounds, and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The university is also committed to maintaining confidentiality for applicants and conducting thorough background checks in line with policy guidelines.

• Six months of food service experience in a professional setting
• weekend and evening availability
• ability to follow health and safety regulations
• effective communication skills
• ability to work collaboratively with students and staff