Dishwasher

Organization: Faculty House

Job
Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Schedule:

Work
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:45a-4:00pm

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary of $13.25
per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover
Letter

Job Description

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Under direct supervision, cleans utensils and wares,
sanitizes and properly stores.

Duties:

• Maintains cleanliness and organization of dish room, kitchen,
  walk-in refrigeration, back room, storage and surrounding areas.
• Scrapes and sorts dishes before loading them into a dishwashing
  machine for cleaning. May work in a dish return area to prep dishes for cleaning.

• Maintains dishwashing machine and report any
  mechanical faults to supervisor. May be required to use dishwashing machines or hand wash.

  Stocks and arranges kitchen utensils and
  dishes in an orderly manner. Handles glassware and other fragile tableware to prevent breakage.

  
  
  
• Transfers supplies, equipment,
  or food product between storage and work areas by hand or carts/dolly.
• Keep kitchen supplies stocked.
• Follows safe
  sanitation/cleaning standards for the work area when washing, sanitizing, and storing pots, pans, dishes, and tableware / kitchen
  utensils.
• Maintains professional behavior and composure in difficult interpersonal situations. Communicates with co-workers and
  others in calm considerate manner. Provides efficient, friendly, and informative service following established customer service standards
  and departmental core purpose/core values.
• Maintains a customer-focused attitude while performing job duties. Leads and/or actively
  participates in customer service improvement initiatives and suggests new dishes, menus, and/or methods that lead to better service. Handles
  complaints and brings any issue or concern to a supervisor or HR’s attention. Follows up on requests with a sense of urgency. Participates
  in periodic employee meetings and contribute to the growth of an establishment.
• May assist cooks with food prep as time
  allows.
• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Job Requirements

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Required
Education/Experience: None

Skills:

• Ability to understand and learn how to use
  industrial dish washing machines
• Ability to understand health department regulations
• Ability to organize and prioritize
  work
• Able to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary
• Understands and promotes safe and clean
  conditions
• Ability to become skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, food processing
  equipment, walk-in refrigeration, elevators, cash registers, food digester, dishwashers, time clock, etc
• Uses tools to include but
  not limited to knives, splicers, potato peelers, etc. and/or small kitchen equipment in a manner requiring reasonable proficiency, generally
  derived from previous training or during the introductory period

Certifications:

• Food Handlers
  License within 30 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license and on the OU Driving List prior to operating any university vehicle

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Perseverance, both physically and mentally, for
    fast-paced and demanding responsibilities required.
  • Exposure to disagreeable conditions such as handling greasy, dirty materials,
    walking on slippery floors, walking or riding between buildings on campus, going in and out of walk-in refrigeration units, etc.
  • Exposure to chemicals and noxious odors.
  • Ability to lift objects up to 58 lbs. depending on job assignment.
  • Ability to climb including ladders; crouch, crawl, bend or stoop; standing for short or extended time periods
  • Walking for
    extended periods of time or over a long distance depending on job assignment
  • Ability to engage in repetitive motions including
    movements of the hands, wrists or fingers
  • Ability to feel and recognize temperature and texture
  • Finger
    dexterity
  • Ability to push and pull including using the upper body to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects; receive
    detailed information through oral communication.
  
  
• Environmental:
  • Adapt to a large kitchen
    environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • As essential personnel you may be required to work during
    University closings.
  • Nights and weekends may apply for any operations.
  
  

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University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community’s unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we
aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or
status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing,
financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?:
Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check, Hiring contingent upon driver’s license check

Job Posting: Oct 16, 2025