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Dining Services Dish Room Utility

Roanoke College, Salem, VA, United States


The Position The Sutton Commons is Roanoke College’s all‑you‑care‑to‑eat dining commons, located in the Colket Community Center. "The Commons" serves students, faculty, staff, and other campus guests. The Dish Room Attendant supports daily operations by providing clean and sanitized china, flatware, utensils, glassware, supplies, and other equipment used to prepare foods or serve our guests. This role is essential for safe foodservice operation. This position reports to Sutton Commons management.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a representative of Roanoke College, displaying courtesy, tact and respect in all interaction with our students, members of the RC community and with the public.

Serve customers with enthusiasm in a positive and friendly manner.

Apply proper methods of safety and sanitation as instructed by the VDH and Dining Services.

Ensure cleanliness and proper storage of all dishware, glassware, utensils and other equipment.

Maintain the cleanliness of the dishroom area and equipment.

Help maintain the safe operation of the dish machine by routine inspection, cleaning and safe use of chemicals.

Wash pots, pans, large supplies and equipment in a 3‑compartment sink.

Safely operate garbage disposal.

Vacuum the commons before and after lunch.

Complete station assignment responsibilities and help elsewhere as needed.

Follow policy and procedures as established by Dining Service Management.

Alert managers to discrepancies, equipment or product damage.

Ensure daily and weekly cleaning tasks are completed as required in the dish room.

Perform other duties as required.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

Depending on assignment, mornings, weekday and weekend availability required.

Ability to meticulously maintain a clean and safe food service environment.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Ability to solve problems and work independently.

Positive communication with guests and co‑workers is essential.

Required to obtain ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.

Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under‑represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

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