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Position Title:
Food Service Dishwasher
Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Food Service Dishwasher
Job Duties:
This position is integral to the mission of the University Dining department. Dishwashers help to ensure that clean dining equipment, utensils, silverware, plates, and glasses are readily available so that customers have an enjoyable dining experience in our facilities. Responsibilities include proper equipment use and care, temperature control, sanitization methods and chemical usage, courteous service, and personal health and safety training. The ability to communicate with team members and management and to work alternate hours as needed is required. In addition, student employees and other part-time staff members receive training and mentorship from this position. This position reports to the University Dining Food Service Assistant Manager.
**Full position description is available upon request. **
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:
The University Dining Department has service units located within the DeBot Residential Dining Center (Upper DeBot Dining Center and Lower DeBot Marketplace), the Dreyfus University Center, and the Chemistry/Biology Building on the main UW-Stevens Point campus and operates a food truck operation in the larger community. University Dining is a department within the Student Affairs division and is closely linked with the University Centers and Housing and Residence Life.
Compensation:
The Dishwasher is a full-time position during the academic year/part time in summer, hourly, non-exempt, annual (12-month), university staff position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $15 – $17 per hour commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (US). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to lift to 50# as needed. A pre-employment physical assessment is required prior to work.
- Basic knowledge of sanitation procedures.
- Basic knowledge of stocking procedures.
- Basic understanding of safety procedures.
- Basic knowledge of dishwashing equipment.
- The ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within three months of hire and/or complete recertification within three months of expiration.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Ability to communicate effectively.
* Ability to work as a team.
How to Apply:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 06/02/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late applications may not receive consideration.
After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to complete all applicant questions, including your job history before submitting your application.
Contact Information:
Name: Laura Force, Position Contact
Email: lforce@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-3860
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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.
