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Temporary Kitchen Helper 1 Catlett Marketplace
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What they do
A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.
$30,910 / year median in Iowa
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Temporary Kitchen Helper 1 Catlett Marketplace University of Iowa United States, Iowa, Iowa City 5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map) Sep 09, 2026 Temporary Kitchen Helper 1 Catlett Marketplace Posting ID 162462
Department Catlett Marketplace/Student Life
Jobcode Kitchen Helper I
Working Title Temporary Kitchen Helper 1 Catlett Marketplace
Details
POSITION SUMMARY
The Division of Student Life:
University Housing & Dining is seeking a Temporary Kitchen Helper I for Catlett Market Place. Under direct supervision performs routine cleaning duties in an efficient, effective, and sanitary manner in the food service areas.
Duties to include:
Scrapes, sorts, stacks, and scrubs pots and pans, dishes, utensils, etc. in preparation for warewashing machine. Performs cleaning duties including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and general cleaning. Operates and maintains pot & pan/dish-washing machines and area in an efficient, effective, and sanitary manner. Supplies serving and preparation areas with clean dishes and utensils. Disposes of garbage and cleans garbage cans Maintains satisfactory sanitation level and applies established safety procedures in assigned work areas. Assists storeroom clerk as assigned. Assist in on-the-job training of students and other employees assigned to the food service sanitation area.
POSITION BASICS
Hourly Rate:
$17.66 WORK
SCHEDULE
Work Hours:
10:00am-7:00pm or 12:00pm-9:00pm
Additional Information:
Temporary Position ending 10/31/2026
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to read, write and follow directions. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis ``of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contact
EMMA FRAZIER
Phone:
319-335-0121
Email:
HR-studentlife@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions If interested in applying for this position, please go to the Division of Student Life Application Portal to complete an online application: https://apps.studentlife.uiowa.edu/dsl_jobs/job_postings/1532
Ad Start Date 09/09/2026
Ad End Date 09/20/2026
Benefits
- Dental Insurance