Job Description

Position Summary:
The Dishwasher/Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and operational efficiency in Rice University dining facilities. This role ensures that all kitchenware, service equipment, and work areas comply with university standards, health department regulations, and food safety guidelines. The position requires the proper operation of dishwashing machines and chemical systems, strict adherence to sanitation protocols, and active support of overall kitchen operations.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a reliable, detail-oriented team player committed to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment. They efficiently operate dishwashing equipment, maintain organized work areas, and ensure all kitchen tools are properly cleaned and ready for use. With a strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to handle physical tasks, they contribute to a clean, safe, and efficient dining operation.

Workplace Requirements:
On-campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person at the designated work location at Rice University. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Physical Demands: LIGHT WORK: Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally. Requires walking or standing for up to 8 hours per day. Other physical requirements include manual dexterity and the ability to see, hear, reach, climb, and balance.

Other Requirements: Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors.

Environment: The work environment is a commercial kitchen and includes exposure to extreme temperatures. Work hazards include exposure to chemicals, wet floors, dangerous equipment (fryers, stoves, ovens, knives, slicers, etc.), and hot oil, steam, and water.

Essential On-Campus: This role is classified as an Essential On-Campus Position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions. During emergencies or crises, the employee is required to report to campus as directed to ensure continuity of critical operations and must remain accessible to leadership to fulfill responsibilities necessary for maintaining institutional functions.

Proposed Hiring Range: $18.00 - $21.57 hourly, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 0-1 year of related culinary experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis, may be substituted.

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Dishwasher/Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and operational efficiency in Rice University dining facilities. This role ensures that all kitchenware, service equipment, and work areas comply with university standards, health department regulations, and food safety guidelines. The position requires the proper operation of dishwashing machines and chemical systems, strict adherence to sanitation protocols, and active support of overall kitchen operations.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a reliable, detail-oriented team player committed to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment. They efficiently operate dishwashing equipment, maintain organized work areas, and ensure all kitchen tools are properly cleaned and ready for use. With a strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to handle physical tasks, they contribute to a clean, safe, and efficient dining operation.

Workplace Requirements:
On-campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person at the designated work location at Rice University. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Physical Demands: LIGHT WORK: Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally. Requires walking or standing for up to 8 hours per day. Other physical requirements include manual dexterity and the ability to see, hear, reach, climb, and balance.

Other Requirements: Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors.

Environment: The work environment is a commercial kitchen and includes exposure to extreme temperatures. Work hazards include exposure to chemicals, wet floors, dangerous equipment (fryers, stoves, ovens, knives, slicers, etc.), and hot oil, steam, and water.

Essential On-Campus: This role is classified as an Essential On-Campus Position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions. During emergencies or crises, the employee is required to report to campus as directed to ensure continuity of critical operations and must remain accessible to leadership to fulfill responsibilities necessary for maintaining institutional functions.

Proposed Hiring Range: $18.00 - $21.57 hourly, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 0-1 year of related culinary experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis, may be substituted.