Salary:

$13.00

Hourly Location:

Main Campus, 6301

Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Job Type:

Hotel Part-Time Job Number:

02912

Division:

Operations Department:

The Hotel At Kirkwood Center Opening Date:

07/14/2026

JOB GOAL:

August Start Dates Available.

JOB GOAL

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions. This position can be Full-Time with Benefits or Part-Time depending on the availability of the candidates.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Cafe at Kirkwood (Iowa Hall, Main Campus at Kirkwood Community College) is a part of the same culinary team that operates The Class Act Restaurant and organizes banquets/catering for The Hotel at Kirkwood. The Cafe provides fresh, high quality ingredients, a tasty gourmet twist to recipes, and menus with variety and flavor, to the students, employees and guests on Kirkwood's main campus. The dishwashers wash and dry dishes (either by hand or with machines), help with overall cleanliness standards for Cafe, transport items between locations and pitch in to help with prep or catering events.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES

Advocate for Continual Improvement

• empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. Collaborate with Mutual Accountability
• working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. Champion Service
• anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. Perseverance
• commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. Lead
• regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand. Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas. Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition. Stock supplies such as utensils and plates in serving stations, cupboards, and racks. Sweep and scrub floors as well as clean garbage cans with soap & water. Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas. Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas. Regular and consistent attendance at work. Perform other related work duties as assigned such as cashier, prep and barista work. Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including the health code. Knowledge of basic sanitary guidelines. Knowledge of basic dish machine operations. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and managers. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Physical Requirements The physical activities required for this position involve: Standing over 2/3 of the time. Walking over 2/3 of the time. Using hands over 2/3 of the time. Reaching with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time. Climbing or balancing up to 2/3 of the time. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling over 2/3 of the time. Talking or hearing up to 2/3 of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 50 pounds over 2/3 of the time. The work environment is a kitchen environment, there is loud noise, smells and exposure to hot and cold temperatures. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years old.

EEO AA/STATEMENT

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,

Telephone:

(303) 844-5695

FAX:

(303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339

Email:

OCR.Denver@ed.gov. Benefits Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here !