What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Person – Dining Center – Porter position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
VP Student Affairs-DIV
Executive Area
VP Student Affairs
Department
Valley Dining Center
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S989P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Nonexempt/Hourly
Pay Grade
F3
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
$19.32 per hour plus generous benefits
Number of Vacancies
General Summary
Major Duties
- Responsible for the scheduled cleaning and sanitizing of all specialty food equipment including but not limited to: pizza oven, tortilla machine, rotisserie ovens, char-grills, fryers, convection and combi ovens, smoker, hoods/ filters, hot/cold boxes /carts.
- Responsible for dish room(s) equipment set up in the morning and/or cleaning/closing it down in the evenings, based on shift.
- Maintains the cleanliness of such equipment throughout the day and includes proper cleanliness, storage and access to all cleaned articles, including cookware, dishware and utensils. Additionally, removing stains from china, glassware and cutlery is required.
- Provides work direction to student employees assigned to sanitation duties.
- Acts as a liaison to Maintenance Service personnel to communicate/demonstrate equipment concerns and proactive in reporting problems, thereby promoting good working order of kitchen and sanitation equipment.
- Assists drivers unloading delivery trucks, and unloads fresh foodstuffs, canned and packaged foodstuffs, frozen foods, and non-food supplies. Loads items/containers weighing up to 125 pounds unassisted and employs material handling equipment to off-load commodities/containers weighing up to 1200 pounds without the assistance of other employees.
- Unpacks in-coming shipments of foodstuffs, non-food supplies and equipment, counts items and checks quantities and specifications against purchase orders and packing slips, to ensure that commodities received correspond to quantities and items ordered and that all items invoiced have been received. Any problems concerning deliveries are referred to the supervisors. This position prepares and maintains accurate delivery records.
- Maintains the work areas in a neat, clean and orderly manner and maintains strict compliance with all federal, state and University standards for cleanliness and sanitation.
- Wears MIOSHA approved safety shoes at all times and must be fitted for and wear other protective gear as required by OSHA/MIOSHA.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to read and comprehend all written instructions, all health and sanitation regulations and all safety regulations and requirements governing the performance of job duties.
- Must possess sufficient writing and mathematical skills to accurately prepare inventory control documents.
- A valid Michigan chauffeur’s license or the ability to acquire a valid Michigan chauffeur’s license is required.
- Experience with commercial foodservice equipment and ability to disassemble and reassemble parts so the equipment can be cleaned and function properly.
- Ability to provide work direction to other employees is required.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to cold temperatures while working in freezers, and warm temperatures of food productions areas.
- Must meet the physical requirements of this position with or without accommodation. A physical examination will be required.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to cleaning and disinfecting chemicals, dirt, dust and mildew as well as exposure to gasoline and diesel fumes.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in commercial food preparation.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Bid Procedures:
- All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non-AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work may exercise bidding privileges on this position.
- Current AFSCME employees must complete the on-line Bid Sheet only.
- Non-AFSCME University employees must submit the on-line Job WMU – Internal Application.
- Temporary University employees must submit the on-line WMU Application.
Additional Position Information
- This is a fiscal year, 52-week appointment.
- Rotation schedule during Academic year- PM Shift: Monday – Friday 1:00pm – 9:30pm or Monday – Friday 2:30pm – 9:30pm, plus a 7-hour shift every other Sunday. The weekend shift includes leading and cooking in a food venue.
- A physical examination administered by the employer’s designated physician is required to determine the incumbent’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or to identify the needs for reasonable job accommodations.
- Above is a summary of the description for the position of Utility Person Valley Dining Center. A complete description for this position may be reviewed upon request in the Department of Human Resources, Room 1270 Seibert Administration Building. You may view the job description online at:https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/attachments/u224/2024/hr-afscme-F3-utility-person-dining-center-porter.pdf
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-afscme
Physical requirements and working conditions
Salary : $19
