Food Service Worker I Dishwasher/Potwasher*

Duke University, established in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke, stands as one of America’s premier research universities. Situated in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is nestled in the heart of the Research Triangle, an area consistently celebrated as one of the best places in the country to live and work. Boasting over 15,000 students across its ten undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, Duke University is a vibrant academic community renowned for groundbreaking research and educational excellence. With a workforce of approximately 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, underscoring its significant impact on the local economy and community development. Additionally, Duke's international programs span across more than 150 countries, reflecting its commitment to global engagement and academic collaboration. The university’s reputation for fostering innovation and inclusivity makes it a desirable place to work and grow professionally. The role offered here involves routine food service tasks and manual labor within a food production or food service environment at Duke University. This position operates under immediate supervision or detailed instructions, ensuring that food service processes meet established standards for quality and safety. Responsibilities include operating dishwashing machines, cleaning and mopping assigned areas, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness and proper stock levels in food service areas. This role is critical in supporting Duke's commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences to students, staff, and visitors across its campus facilities. It requires attention to detail, adherence to sanitation protocols, and the flexibility to perform a variety of tasks that keep food service operations running smoothly. Candidates for this role will engage in tasks ranging from food preparation, such as handling meats, vegetables, baked goods, and desserts, to operating food production equipment like slicers and mixers. The position also includes the transport of food and supplies, setting up serving areas, and ensuring the correct temperature and presentation of food. In addition to these duties, the role involves clearing dishes and refuse from dining areas, loading them onto conveyers or racks, and disposing of trash. Operating dish machines to clean cookware and utensils and inspecting the cleanliness to ensure quality assurance are also essential components. The position demands sufficient stock maintenance, including unloading deliveries, verifying inventory against invoices, and assisting with the storage and reordering processes. Working at Duke University offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where diversity, innovation, and community values are championed. The university views this job description as an outline reflecting typical responsibilities and expectations, emphasizing that flexibility and the willingness to undertake additional related duties when needed are invaluable. The role carries physical demands such as moving throughout dining facilities, handling materials up to 50 pounds, and performing cleaning tasks that may require reaching and positioning in various areas. Duke University upholds a strong commitment to equal opportunity employment, embracing diversity, and fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued. The university aspires to cultivate a collaborative environment where differences are not only accepted but celebrated as pivotal to collective success. This food service position is integral to that mission, ensuring that all campus community members enjoy quality food services delivered efficiently and hygienically. The role offers a meaningful way to contribute to Duke's vibrant community and its ongoing pursuit of excellence in education and research.

• Work requires ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education
• no experience beyond education or training required
• or any other equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• ability to move throughout dining facilities
• moving heavy weighted materials and equipment up to 50 lbs
• self-movement/positioning to perform light cleaning duties in high and/or low areas
• position self to reach materials on shelving units
• potential transport and stock of assigned supplies and materials