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Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 507994
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Starkweather Brewing Company
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Off Campus Work Study
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $14.00
Job Categories: Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Hospitality, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Federal Work-Study Preferred

Department Overview:

Locally owned brewery & restaurant on the east side of Madison. Community gathering spot, bringing together individuals who enjoy activities.

Anticipated Start Date:

October 30, 2024

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

May 16, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

5

Schedule:

Must be able to work evenings and some weekend shifts
Wednesday - 6:30 to 9 pm
Thursday - 6:15 to 8:45 pm
Friday - 6 to 8 pm

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$14.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Will Train
- No formal education required, though high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience in a kitchen environment is a plus but not required; we are willing to train.
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and reaching.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dishwashing areas. This role involves washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring the kitchen remains organized, assisting with basic food preparation tasks, and supporting the kitchen staff in maintaining a smooth operation. This position will assist with delivering food to customers and clearing tables.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

1. Dishwashing & Cleaning:
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen tools using a commercial dishwasher and/or by hand.
- Ensure all dishes, cutlery, and glassware are properly sanitized and returned to their designated areas.
- Clean kitchen surfaces, floors, sinks, and equipment to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.
- Take out garbage, recycle waste, and clean trash bins.
- Maintain cleanliness in dishwashing, food prep, and storage areas.

2. Kitchen Assistance:
- Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.
- Restock kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
- Help organize food deliveries and store ingredients properly in designated storage areas.
- Ensure all equipment, such as dishwashing machines, is functioning properly and report any issues to management.

3. Food Runner:
- Deliver food from the kitchen to the dining and bar area.
- Clear dirty or used dishes from tables to be washed in the kitchen.
- Using a food grade sanitizer wipe down tables after use.

Physical Demands:

- Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as required by the restaurant schedule.
- Fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to heat, humidity, and cleaning chemicals.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

 
 

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