[Learn/Earn] Culinary Arts Dishwasher

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Position Title:
[Learn/Earn] Culinary Arts Dishwasher

Department
Culinary Arts

Position Type:
Student (Learn and Earn)

Location
Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Salary Grade
Not Applicable

Salary Rate
$15.13

Job Summary:

This posting is for a Learn & Earn position. To be eligible for Learn & Earn positions you must maintain enrollment in at least six (6) credits at LBCC, maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better (some positions may require a higher GPA).

Performs basic dishwashing duties for the Commons Cafeteria & Santiam Restaurant, including opening and closing of the dish room operations.

Essential Duties:

1. Prepares for opening by correctly starting the dish machine and setting up three compartment sinks. At the end of day cleans, drains and shuts down the dish machine and three compartment sinks. Cleans/sanitizes dish room work area and tables.
2. Maintains positive and respectful communications with culinary staff and students.
3. Keeps work and service area in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner. Understands and complies with County/State/Federal health codes to ensure the health and safety of the customers.
4. Washes dishes and assists with cleaning in other areas as needed.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Must maintain enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC, maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better to be eligible to work in a Learn & Earn student employee capacity at Linn-Benton Community College.
• Requires previous experience in food service. Must have a current Food Handler’s card or must obtain it within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Requires high school level reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Requires skills and knowledge of the use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of safety and sanitation practices and procedures related to the position, and must have strong customer relations skills.

Abilities:

• Must have the ability to independently carry out the duties of the position.
• Must be able to sufficiently read and comprehend instructions and safety materials.
• Must understand and follow labels and instructions for using detergents and chemicals used in cleaning.
• Requires the ability to handle food and related equipment in a manner which meets county health and safety standards.
• Must be able to safely work around hot surfaces and use kitchen equipment and knives in a manner that is safe for self and others in the area.
• Requires the ability to receive and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to work within a team and promote harmonious working relationships.
• Must be able to interact with customers in a manner which reflects positively on the department.
• Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using a knife, meat slicer, dishwasher, deep fryer, flat top grill, convection ovens, range and robot coupe food processor, and three compartment sink.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Position involves extended periods of standing and lifting light to medium weight objects (10 – 40 pounds).
• Involves stooping, crouching, and guiding materials into proper position.
• Requires good arm, hand and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination and depth perception to operate the kitchen equipment.
• Involves working around hot equipment.
• Position is fast paced, multi-tasked and requires strong public contact.
• Work is performed in a snack bar environment near various student activities and at times becomes noisy.

Employment Requirement
Criminal Background Check - C4

Applicant Instructions:

Applications submitted to this student recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

1. Resume

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Posting Number:
S155

Posting Date:
01/05/2026

Closing Date: