Dishwasher (Full or Part Time)

About the Role and Location

This dishwasher position is based at Tennessee Tech University, located at 1000 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38505. This role is open for both full-time and part-time schedules, with specific timings to be discussed during the interview process.

Position Summary

As a dishwasher, your primary responsibility will be to maintain dishes, cookware, trays, kitchen workspaces, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition to ensure compliance with safety and health standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Remove food remnants by scraping and rinsing dishes, and clean them either manually or using dishwashing machines following the designated equipment and procedures.
• Clean pots, pans, and trays thoroughly ensuring sanitation and hygiene.
• Polish silverware using different methods such as burnishing machines, chemical dips, buffing wheels, or hand polishing in line with assigned protocols.
• Adhere strictly to safety guidelines at all times within the work area.
• Monitor and maintain proper temperature and chemical levels according to operational standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in dishwashing and kitchen areas, including sweeping and mopping floors to meet safety and sanitation requirements.
• Clean worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks, and other food preparation surfaces regularly.
• Dispose of trash properly by placing it in designated bins and cleaning garbage cans with steam cleaning or hosing methods.
• Assist in moving supplies and equipment between storage and work areas as needed.
• Support loading and unloading of supplies and materials.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support kitchen operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• No prior experience required; training will be provided to successful candidates.

Compensation and Work Conditions

• Hourly wage ranges from $14.50 to $15.50.
• Free parking is available for employees.
• Working hours vary depending on full-time or part-time status, specifics to be shared during the interview.

Benefits and Perks

• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Participation in retirement plans.
• Associate shopping programs and discount marketplaces.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Identity theft protection services.
• Options for pet insurance.
• Voluntary insurance benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto/home coverage.
• Full-time employees additionally have access to medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for paid and unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws.

Additional Information

• Employment may be subject to temporary layoffs during school breaks when food service demand is reduced.
• Depending on operational needs, year-round work could be required, potentially at different locations.
• The employer is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
• Applicants must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Certain positions may require background checks depending on location.
• The workplace maintains a drug-free environment.