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Dining Utility Worker

The Ohio State University logoThe Ohio State University
Columbus, USA
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

NL Highlights

Maintain a **clean, sanitary, and safe environment** within the food service operation.
Operate and set up **dishwashing equipment** and maintain cleanliness of kitchen and service equipment.
Effectively **dispose of trash and food waste** and stock service supplies.

Details

Reference

R157869

Salary & Funding

$15.60 - $19.50 per hour

Duration

Regular

Contact Info

hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu

Eligibility

8th grade education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to count and read warning signs/labels.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Next Steps

1
Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process.
2
Review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile.
3
Submit application.
4
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

Opportunity Overview

Job Title:

Dining Utility Worker

Department:

Student Life | Dining Services

Job Description

The Utility Worker maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in a food service operation serving students, staff, and guests of the university; operates and sets up dishwashing equipment; cleans dish return systems and area; disposes of all trash and food waste; stocks and/or supplies dispenser equipment and food items; cleans and sets up beverage, soft serve and other service equipment; cleans kitchen equipment; ensures the refrigerators are clean and in accordance with prescribed standards; cleans and maintains kitchen and serving equipment; washes windows and light fixtures; maintains floor cleanliness by sweeping and mopping.

Minimum Education Required

8th grade education or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

Required: 8th grade education; ability to count and read warning signs/labels and communicate effectively; ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; upon completion of the probationary period, must successfully pass specialized, title specific training administered by department.

Desired: High school diploma; previous kitchen custodial work experience; Serve-Safe or equivalent sanitation training / certification.

Additional Information:

The Ohio State University s Student Life Dining Services is a premier campus dining department dedicated to serving students, staff, faculty and guests. Critical to the Residential Experience, Dining Services administers the student meal plan to approximately 15,000 residential students on the Columbus, Mans eld, Marion, Newark and Wooster campuses.

The hiring range for this position is $15.60 - $19.50 per hour. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit s available budget, and the selected candidate s qualifications.

Student Life Mission Statement:

The Office of Student Life fosters students development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location:

Scott House (1108)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Second Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.