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Temporary Food Service Dishwasher (Continuous Recruitment)

Universities of Wisconsin · Stevens Point, WI · $15.00–$17.00 an hour

Posted Jun 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Have you worked in a kitchen or dish room before? What did you do there?

What they are checking: Whether they have relevant experience or are ready to learn the work.

How do you keep up when dishes pile up fast?

What they are checking: Whether they work steadily under pressure without cutting corners.

Are you able to work different hours as needed?

What they are checking: Whether their availability fits the alternate hours the posting mentions.

Tell me about a time you helped a coworker without being asked.

What they are checking: Whether they are a team player in a busy kitchen.

What would you do

The dish machine stops working in the middle of the lunch rush. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report the problem right away and know backup options like manual washing.

You may help train student workers. How would you explain the dish station to someone new?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach clearly, which the posting lists as a duty.

About the work

How do you make sure dishes are both clean and sanitized?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that clean and sanitized are different and both protect students' health.

How do you stay safe when handling hot water, chemicals and broken glass?

What they are checking: Whether they follow safety rules in a job with real hazards.

What does a good opening or closing routine look like in a dish room?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the routines the posting says are required.

How do you put away inventory so things are easy to find?

What they are checking: Whether they keep stockrooms organized, which the posting lists as a duty.

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The full job description

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Temporary Food Service Dishwasher (Continuous Recruitment) Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Food Service Dishwasher Job Duties: Under general supervision, this position reports to University Dining Food Service Assistant Manager. The ability to organize, clean and sanitize dishware and small wares with the aid of dish room equipment and cleaning supplies combined with opening and closing procedures is required. The ability to communicate with team members and management is also required. The ability to work alternate hours as needed is required. Key Job Responsibilities: • Operates a dishwashing station and associated equipment • Assists student employees and provides training as needed • Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas to ensure adherence to safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures • Shelves and organizes (stockroom, warehouse) inventory • Moves and maintains equipment and furniture for dining events Department: Under general supervision, this position reports to University Dining Food Service Assistant Manager. The ability to organize, clean and sanitize dishware and small wares with the aid of dish room equipment and cleaning supplies combined with opening and closing procedures is required. The ability to communicate with team members and management is also required. The ability to work alternate hours as needed is required. Shift : Work will be scheduled Monday through Sunday, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Variable and Holiday hours may be required. Compensation: $15-$17 per hour, based on qualifications and experience FTE: 75% (Full time during academic year; optional summer hours available) Required Qualifications: • Basic knowledge of sanitation procedures • Basic knowledge of stocking procedures • Basic knowledge of dish washing equipment • Basic understanding of safety procedures Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to communicate effectively • Ability to work as a team Terms of Employment: This is a temporary University Staff position, at will employment, and non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position is required to serve a six-month probation period. How to Apply: TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete application materials may not receive consideration. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all optional attachments. Employment will require a criminal background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding employment misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. Contact Information: For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Marty Kalepp Email: mkalepp@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-3054 If you have any questions regarding the application process or need special arrangements, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 Special Notes: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com . Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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