Job Description

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339, or visit the Human Resources Home Page.

Position Details

Position Title:

Dishwasher

Department:

Dining Services

Location:

Moorhead, Minnesota

Employment Type:

Staff, Hourly Non-Exempt

FTE:

.75

Position Opening Date:

9/14/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Screening Begins:

9/14/2026

Benefit Eligible:

Yes

General Employment Period:

Mid-August to Mid-May, summer hours may be available

General Work Schedule (days of week):

Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday, depending on vacancy. Rare other days as needed.

General shift hours:

12:30-9:00 p.m.

Why Concordia?

At Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in supporting our students, strengthening our campus community, and advancing our mission. Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role:

As a Dishwasher with Concordia College Dining Services, you’ll play an important role in keeping our dining operations running smoothly and safely. You’ll help ensure that dishes, utensils, cookware, and food preparation equipment are clean, sanitary, and ready when needed. This is a hands-on, team-oriented role that works closely with student employees and other Dining Services staff to provide a clean, safe, and welcoming dining experience for the Concordia community.

What You'll Do:

1. Wash and sanitize dishes, silverware, cookware, and food preparation equipment, returning items promptly to serving and storage areas.
2. Operate dish room equipment safely and correctly while following established food safety and sanitation procedures.
3. Keep the dish room clean, organized, well-stocked, and ready for daily operations.
4. Monitor cleaning and sanitation supplies and ensure needed supplies are readily available.
5. Help provide direction and support to student, on-call, and temporary employees working in the dish room.
6. Identify and report equipment problems or breakdowns to Dining Services management.
7. Work collaboratively with student employees, coworkers, and managers to support excellent service for the Concordia community.

You'll Thrive Here If You:

• Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team environment.
• Take pride in your work and are dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Communicate effectively and enjoy building positive relationships with others.
• Are adaptable, take initiative, and are comfortable balancing changing priorities.
• Find meaning in contributing your skills to the work of a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For:

We’re looking for a dependable, team-oriented individual who takes pride in maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The ideal candidate can follow instructions, work safely with dish room equipment, and communicate effectively with coworkers and student employees. The ideal candidate will have the ability to complete required food safety training during the first three months of employment. Previous food service, dishwashing, or related experience is helpful but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must possess a ServSafe certificate or similar food safety course certificate or pass the ServSafe exam within the first three months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous experience in food service, custodial work, dishwashing, or a similar work environment.

Skills and Abilities:

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Basic employment skills:reading, oral and written communication, operating dish room equipment (i.e. industrial dishwasher, three-compartment sink, food disposal);
• Standard foodservice custodial skills (e.g.: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, etc.);
• Requires basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation and current certification or ability to become certified with
• ServSafe or similar program;
• Ability to read and follow instructions for using dish room equipment and will ensure that student employees and other staff do the same;
• Ability to monitor gauges for proper temperatures and monitor soap and sanitizer levels to ensure the health and safety of Dining Services customers;
• Communication skills to give directions to student employees and work with other staff in the dish room to ensure that proper procedures are being followed;
• Ability to engage our customers with an attitude of willingness and dedication to serve;
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Benefits and Salary:

Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides
• Salary – 15.00 - 17.16 USD Hourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

Employment Contingencies:

Background Check

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
• None
• Optional Documents
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of References: Contact information for at least three professional references (name, title, organization, email, and phone number)
• Licensure
• Certification
• Training
• Other

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.