Dining Services-Utility Worker

Dining Services-Utility Worker

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for full-time Utility Worker position in Dining Services.

As a staff member of the University of Lynchburg, the Utility Worker is an integral part of ensuring that we are supporting students and employees in doing work that is meaningful within our communities.

Job Type: FT Benefits Eligible

Job Purpose:

Perform assigned duties to maintain kitchen, serving and dining areas, equipment, and utensils in a clean, orderly condition.

Specific Job Duties:

• Assist with preparing and organizing the dish room prior to each meal service.
• Properly load dishes into the machine to ensure effective and thorough cleaning
• Clean Conveyor belts, dish accumulators, and other dishwashing equipment as needed
• Clean and maintain the interior and exterior of equipment, and surrounding areas including walls and floors daily
• Clean and sanitize dining tables and vacuum designated floor. and ensure all trash removal to designated areas as needed
• Assist with setup, service and cleanup of special events and functions as assigned.
• Participate in required training related to chemical handling, workplace safety, sanitation, and equipment operation
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Starting Salary:

$14.00-$14.50 an hour

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

Schedule:

• 8 hour work days, flexibility to include nights and weekends is required. Overtime may be necessary due to special projects and or events.

Experience/Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and have the ability to understand, comprehend and follow directions
• Must have good teamwork skills

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing, and walking
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Climb stairs, bending, kneeling and lifting
• Work areas can fluctuate to extreme temperatures
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, smoke, spices and odors

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in food service operations preferred

Education:

• High School Diploma or work experience equivalent with skills, knowledge and abilities to perform duties

Work Remotely:

• No

About the University:

The University of Lynchburg embraces diversity in its broadest sense. We will cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and safe campus climate grounded in mutual respect and understanding, where all members of our diverse learning community - alumni, employees, learners, visitors, and volunteers- can thrive. The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.

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