Dishroom Attendant

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

Roanoke College Dining Services seeks Dishroom Attendant to join our team. Under the general direction and supervision of the Dishroom Coordinator, this position plays an important role in the smooth running of our food service operation, contributing to a well-run kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply proper methods of safety and sanitation as instructed by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Dining Services management.
• Disposes of garbage in proper manner from the food production areas.
• Clean floors by sweeping and mopping, ensuring they are free from spillage, debris, and grease.
• Maintains proper levels of chemicals in sinks and other areas of the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work station at all times
• If needed, cleans, per approved sanitation and safety guidelines, all dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans and related food preparation/serving items and equipment and operates dishwasher.
• Check dishes, pots, pans, etc. for cleanliness and stores clean items and appropriate areas.
• Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Dining Services.
• Work as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other areas.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and carry it for short distances

Our staff must display courtesy, tact and respect in all interactions with our students, members of the RC community, and with the general public. This full-time, 9 month position follows the academic calendar. Must be able to work every other weekend. Uniforms and non-slip safety shoe allowance provided, along with a free meal on scheduled work days. Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick/personal time, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life insurance, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition, you are able to use campus facilities such as the fitness center and library, receive a discount at the campus store, have free admissions to campus athletics, programs and more.

Last updated on Jul 12, 2024