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Food Service Worker - Utility

Galesburg, IL, USFull-timePosted Sep 21, 2026

Job description

Summary : Under the direction of the Director of Operations , Food Service Worker- Utility is responsible for a variety of tasks in relation to monitoring and maintaining dishware washing needs, dish room, and pots and pans area. Required Qualifications : Ability to function in a high stress environment

  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds Ability to continuously stand and walk for the duration of an assigned shift Additional Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and maintain dishware washing needs , dish room, and pots and pans area during each shift Complete and return all appropriate temp or sanitation logs to manager at the end of each shift Clean all work areas 15 minutes prior to end of shift to allow manager or lead cook / crew leader to double check work areas Inform management of damaged and unsafe equipment to be repaired or replaced Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests Maintain clean prep areas, coolers, shelves, and floors in all work areas Consistently provide high standards of cleanliness and sanitation Assist with detailed sanitation in dining areas when necessary Work catering as deemed necessary for operational needs Other cleaning and utility related tasks may be assigned Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits

Health Insurance Dental Vision FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD Voluntary Life Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Parental Leave In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities.

In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex. The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance. Any inquiries regarding policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment, including Title IX sexual harassment, as well as the policy prohibiting hazing, should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance identified below.

Staff in the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance are available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures. Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209 337 South Cherry Street Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 309-341-7751 Email: cultureofrespect@knox.

edu Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office 500 W Madison St., Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544 Phone: 312-730-1560 Email: ocr@ed.gov Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to the ADA/504 Coordinator identified below: Knox College ADA/504 Coordinator Jennie Hemingway, PhD Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209 337 South Cherry Street Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 309-341-7751 Email: jhemingway@knox.

edu \Employees requesting accommodations may contact: Human Resources 52 W South St., Alumni Hall, Suite 100 | Campus Box K-200 Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 309-341-7162 or 309-341-7543 Email: hr@knox.edu Students requesting accommodations may contact: Director of Disability Support Services Patricia Harden Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183 340 South West Street Phone: 309-341-7478 Email: pharden@knox.

edu Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in certain aspects of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a human.

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