Dishwasher - 2nd Shift
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeAbout the role
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Position Title:
Dishwasher - 2nd ShiftJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Food Service DishwasherJob Duties:
UWM is seeking a Dishwasher to provides oversight for the set-up and maintenance of the Dishroom and dining room as well as related tasks to ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements, rules and regulations. This position works closely with students, student managers, and limited term employees.
Availability/Schedule:
Weekend and evening availability is required with a flexible but tentative schedule of Monday - Friday - 12:00pm-8:30pm
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Operates a dishwashing station and associated equipment (40%)
- Assists student employees and provides training as needed (40%)
- Cleans, inspects, and maintains equipment and work areas to ensure adherence to safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures (10%)
- Shelves and organizes (stockroom, warehouse) inventory (5%)
- Moves and maintains equipment and furniture for dining events (5%)
Department:
Dining and Retail Services
Compensation:
$15.00 - $17.00 an hour
Required Qualifications:
Six months of food service experience in a professional setting
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of food service experience in a professional setting
ServSafe Certification, Food Handler or Manager certification
Experience leading and/or training staff
Experience in a customer service environment
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a Resume addressing your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. Cover Letters are encouraged but not required for consideration.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 07/16/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 07/15/2026 Applications submitted after 07/15/2026 may not be immediately reviewed.
Contact Information:
Questions may be directed to Jennifer Brown (brow2366@uwm.edu)
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously.
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