Part Time Dishwasher

Primary Purpose

To perform various cleaning of dishes, utensils and cookware. Assist with food preparation and kitchen cleaning as assigned. To perform custodial duties to maintain the attractiveness, cleanliness and general safety of all Dining Services facilities. To perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or directed by the Director of Dining Services.

Shift may vary depending on business need. Monday through Friday up to 19 hours per week. Dining Services operating hours are from approximately 7 am to 9 pm.

This position is concurrently open to external applicants.

Internal candidates (currently employed Classified employees) are interviewed and considered prior to any external candidates in accordance with the current Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Description of Essential Functions

Kitchen Support (60% of Time)

• Operate dish machines using proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in order to meet company and manufacturer specifications.
• Restock all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans.
• Remove all dishes, trays and garbage from depository racks keeping all dish and storage areas clean and organized. Includes maintaining dish racks in the dish pit area and keeping all garbage cans clean.
• Perform various cleaning tasks, including sweeping and cleaning floors; removing trash and wiping tables and furniture in the dining hall. Other cleaning tasks may include periodically stripping and resealing floors, buffing, deck brushing and wet mopping specific floor areas using such equipment as brooms, mops, buffers, and vacuum cleaners.
• Assist with unloading product/freight deliveries.
• Inventory kitchen supplies as needed.
• Work as part of a team for the mission and objectives of dining services and the College.

Garbage and Recycling (30% of Time)

• Maintain clean and orderly loading dock area including but not limited to sweeping, trash removal, recycling breaking down cardboard, and spraying down area.
• Remove all garbage and separate in accordance with Dining Services and Institutional recycling guidelines.

Machine Maintenance (10% of Time)

• Break down, clean and sanitize all dish machines when needed or as directed. Includes cleaning food trap and filter each day at close of facility.
• Maintain department cleaning tools and other department equipment in proper working condition.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

One (1) to three (3) years of dishwashing/restaurant experience.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of kitchen back of house tasks including but not limited to dishwashing, sanitizing, garbage disposal, and recycling.
• Working knowledge of the equipment, safety procedures, and work hazards associated with working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Requires sufficient reading skills to read label, instructions, measurement devices and similar, basic mathematical skills, and writing skills to document activity.
• Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner. Interpersonal skills that will consistently cultivate positive relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and minor repair of custodial and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work with commercial chemical cleaning agents (i.e., bleaches, disinfectants, etc.).
• Sufficient computer literacy to produce documents or reports as may be required by the position, sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases to produce correspondence documents and reports. Sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate office computer, typewriter and calculator as needed.
• Ability to use sound judgement related to time management and escalating situations to the supervisor.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of interpreter. Basic English language writing skills for completion of time reports, incident reports and other department forms. Ability to read English sufficient to read department equipment manuals, caution notices, safety manuals, written instructions and similar written materials.
• Basic mathematical skills, including trade mathematics (addition and subtraction) necessary to inventory and verify inventories.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Degree.

Experience in public dining hall setting.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATONS OR LICENSE

Current, or must obtain within thirty (30) days of employment, Oregon Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certification.

Additional Job Information

JOB TITLE: Dishwasher

LOCATION:Coos County

FTE:0.48 FTE; 10-19 hours per week

DEPARTMENT: Dining Services

PAY GRADE: E ($15.73 - $17.10 for initial placement)

EXEMPTION STATUS:Non-exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Enclosed

REPORTS TO:Assistant Director of Dining Services

CLASSIFICATION:Classified

REVISION DATE: May 2025

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions.It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

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