Kitchen Helper I - 100%

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food and Nutrition Services is seeking a Kitchen Helper who, under direct supervision, performs routine cleaning and other duties in the General Hospital food service area.

Position Responsibilities:

• Scrapes, sorts and washes dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans

• Operates and cleans dishwashing and pot and pan machines.

• Moves clean dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans and supplies to and from storage areas.

• Disposes of garbage and cleans and sanitizes garbage can.

• Cleans and sanitizes food carts with live steam and detergents.

• Cleans kitchen equipment including refrigerators, stoves, hoods, vents, slicers, choppers and tables.

• Cleans and mops floors and cleans and washes walls.

• Cleans and sanitizes utility cabinets, lockers and the loading dock.

• Assists in arrangement of dining area equipment, supplies, etc., and it set up and clean up for special events.

• Assists receiving or storeroom clerk as required.

• Assists in on the job training of students and other employees assigned to the food service sanitation areas.

• Coordinates work of students and other part-time employees assigned to sanitation and food service areas.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Knowledge of operation and care of dishwashing machines.

• Ability to maintain a safe, clean work area.

• Ability to insure dishes, pans, glassware, and utensils are properly scraped or rinsed before placing in dishwashing machine.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Knowledge of principles of sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.

University of Iowa Health Care -recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 6:30am - 3:00pm

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Location: General Hospital

Salary: $17.66/hour

This position is performed fully on campus.

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to understand and follow directions

Application Process:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions contact Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Kitchen Helper I
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 03

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Tamara Griffith
• Contact Email: tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu