STEPS Dishwasher - Part Time

Job Title
STEPS Dishwasher - Part Time

Requisition Number
TE09250

Department Name
81026: Food Connection

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$17.00/hour

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion. Work is performed in where employee may be exposed to heat, steam, noise, and other non-office type conditions.

Shift

Work Shift
Primarily Tuesday through Thursday, possibly 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Hours of work may vary depending on scheduling factors.

Expected # of Hours Per Week
15 hours

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a STEPS Dishwasher Part-Time!

Responsibilities may include:

• Employs food safety best practices and uphold sanitation and safety standards.
• Washes, stacks, sorts, and stores dishes, glassware, utensils, and cookware.
• Maintains a clean kitchen and keeps dish area organized and free of clutter.
• Sets up dish stations, including dishwashing machines and sinks.
• Maintains clean, dry floors throughout the shift.
• Cleans and sanitizes food storage areas, including freezers and refrigerators.
• Assists in storing food deliveries.
• Monitors trash cans, making sure to remove full trashcans and boxes as needed and at the end of each shift.
• Maintains the cleanliness of dry storage areas and the organization of storage shelves.
• Assists in light food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the chef and other managers as needed.
• Ensures that dishwashers are in working order and reports problems as they arise.
• Assists with closing, including aiding in the sanitation of cooking and food preparation stations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience fast paced environments, ability to communicate effectively, ability to analyze problems and identify solutions.
Reliable transportation to and from campus.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
04/07/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.