Custodial Specialist (Dining Services)

Kansas State University

About This Role

Come work with us! Join our dynamic team as a full-time, late shift custodial specialist in a residence hall dining center. Be part
of the excitement of serving student residents and guests as you maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of a large dining facility,
completing cleaning tasks and training others in the execution of cleaning and ware washing. The work schedule is for a full 40 hours per
week and includes a generous benefits package. The work schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday (one day) every other weekend. A day off
will be scheduled either before or after the weekend day.
* Cleans food preparation areas, serving lines, dining rooms, hallways,
stairwells, restrooms, entrances and exits, storeroom, vegetable preparation area, and docks. This includes sweeping, wet mopping, waxing,
and buffing floors; removing snow and ice from entrances; emptying trash; general dusting and cleaning.
* Operates and cleans equipment
in ware washing area and dish return belts by following established procedures.
* Trains and directs student employees in the execution
of cleaning tasks and ware washing and in the care and maintenance of equipment used.
* Cleans and sanitizes tableware, trays, utensils,
pots, pans, and equipment used in meal preparation and service to ensure that safe food is served.
* Performs other duties as assigned to
include, but not limited to assisting with storekeeping and inventory functions as needed.
* Maintains security of the dining center by
following established guidelines for securing the facility.
About Us

Housing and Dining Services is a large,
complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. As a diverse group, we share the desire to
provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest
Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. A great team to be part
of!
Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in
the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for
residents of the state of Idaho.
What You’ll Need to Succeed

Preferred
Qualifications:

• One year custodial experience
• Knowledge of large scale food operation including sanitation
  procedures, equipment and methods used in custodial work
• Knowledge of food service regulations of the state, city and
  department
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate and train others in proper cleaning and
  sanitation procedures and operation of equipment, tools, and other materials used in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of a large
  dining facility
• Trustworthiness and dependability at a level to ensure the security of building

Additional Role
Information:

• Food Safety Training – complete within 6 months of employment
• Bloodborne pathogens training –
  complete upon employment

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the
U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
How to Apply

• Please submit the online application.

Application Window

Applications close on: March 6, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay
Range

$15.00 per hour

To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/custodial-specialist-dining-services-manhattan-kansas-united-states

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