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Dishmachine Operator
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026
💰 $34,000/yr
About the role
Position Title:
Dishmachine Operator
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
• The normal working hours are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.
• This is a 9-month position. However, the employee may be required to work other times, including days/evenings and/or weekends.
• If required by job duties, the employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning the issuance and use of University keys.
• Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply.
• Provide food service support by cleaning, operating, and maintaining dishes, pots, pans, utensils, dish carts, dish room, and equipment. Position Type: Staff Required Education: • High school diploma or GED equivalency. Required Work Experience: • Six months full-time equivalent experience in commercial food service, to include food preparation. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
• Clean assigned areas as needed, such as sweeping, mopping, washing walls, filters, and hoods.
• Clean, polish, and maintain dish room equipment.
• Communicate with management staff and the cook regarding food waste.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• De-lime dish machine as required.
• Ensure that dishes, racks, stands, and carts are clean and sanitized.
• Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Maintain soap supply area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Monitor operation of dish room equipment such as garbage disposal, dish machine, soap dispenser, etc., and take corrective action when appropriate.
• Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.
• Pre-scrape and pre-rinse eating and cooking utensils; sort silverware. Fill, operate, load, and unload dishwashing equipment.
• Train and guide the work of assigned student employees.
• Transport clean silverware, dishes, trays, etc., to the dining room.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: • Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist in the University recycling efforts. Skills and Abilities: • Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
• Operate and clean dish machines and related equipment and machines.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Read, understand, and follow directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
• Train and guide others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
• Wash pots, pans, and utensils; return clean pots, pans, and utensils to the appropriate storage area.
• Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures, close
51800 - Dining Overhead
Advertised Salary: $17.88 pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement. Benefits:Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
FLSA: Non-Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609) Term of Position: 9 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: • A position classified as Dishmachine Operator is available with Dining Services at The Quad Cafe.• The normal working hours are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.
• This is a 9-month position. However, the employee may be required to work other times, including days/evenings and/or weekends.
• If required by job duties, the employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning the issuance and use of University keys.
• Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply.
• Provide food service support by cleaning, operating, and maintaining dishes, pots, pans, utensils, dish carts, dish room, and equipment. Position Type: Staff Required Education: • High school diploma or GED equivalency. Required Work Experience: • Six months full-time equivalent experience in commercial food service, to include food preparation. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
- Bending
- Carrying
- Electrical Hazards
- Moving
- Reaching
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
• Clean assigned areas as needed, such as sweeping, mopping, washing walls, filters, and hoods.
• Clean, polish, and maintain dish room equipment.
• Communicate with management staff and the cook regarding food waste.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• De-lime dish machine as required.
• Ensure that dishes, racks, stands, and carts are clean and sanitized.
• Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Maintain soap supply area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Monitor operation of dish room equipment such as garbage disposal, dish machine, soap dispenser, etc., and take corrective action when appropriate.
• Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.
• Pre-scrape and pre-rinse eating and cooking utensils; sort silverware. Fill, operate, load, and unload dishwashing equipment.
• Train and guide the work of assigned student employees.
• Transport clean silverware, dishes, trays, etc., to the dining room.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: • Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist in the University recycling efforts. Skills and Abilities: • Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
• Operate and clean dish machines and related equipment and machines.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Read, understand, and follow directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
• Train and guide others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
• Wash pots, pans, and utensils; return clean pots, pans, and utensils to the appropriate storage area.
• Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures, close
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