Job Description

Culinary Services Dishwasher - Part-Time - SUB

MSU's Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry. This is a part-time position. Part-time employees work up to 16 hours a week, enjoy flexibility in their schedule and are eligible to receive holiday pay and annual & sick leave pay on a prorated basis.

Culinary Services Division, a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil-A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Operates equipment in the dish room and pots/pans.
• Properly stores clean service-ware and cookware.
• Cleans work and service areas, and related equipment in accordance with the sanitarian's recommendations.
• May assist with training student and temporary employees.
• Positively and professionally interacts with customers.
• Performs trash and compost removal duties.
• And actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department's mission.

Occasionally might be asked to work in other front of house areas:

• May work as directed to provide service in the dining area (beverage stations, trash, wiping tables/chairs, etc).
• May assist with laundry service.

Required qualifications:

• Basic experience in a customer service or food industry position or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Dish room experience.

The successful candidate will:

• Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality.
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service.
• Work well individually or on a team.
• Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills.
• Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Position special requirements:

• This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Schedule is event driven. Hours are up to 16 hours/week.
• 12 month position.
• May be asked to work days/evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.
• Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.
• Possess a 4-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified.
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.

Physical demands:

• Normal dish room, service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments.
• Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time.
• Frequently moving and placing containers/product weighing up to 30 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs.
• Occasionally moving product up and down stairs.
• Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products.
• Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment.
• Performing repetitive motions related to job duties.
• Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Number of vacancies: 1

Desired start date: Upon completion of a successful search.

Position end date (if temporary): Open

Open date: Applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Close date: Screening of applications will begin on October 3, 2025.

Special instructions: Please address the qualifications in the work history section of the application or attach a cover letter and resume.

Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.

EEO Statement: Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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