Dishwasher

Buchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for Dishwasher at Buchanan High School. The district seeks qualified applicants able to complete assigned tasks in a quick and pleasant manner.

Job Description:

• Operate a commercial dishwasher
• Hand wash dishes using a 3 compartment sink
• Follow all cleaning/sanitation procedures as directed by the kitchen manager
• Collect used trays after each lunch period
• Put away clean dishes
• Clean and maintain commercial dishwasher according to directions
• Clean and sanitize sink/dishwasher area as directed by the kitchen manager
• Assist with sweeping and/or mopping if time allows
• Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the District

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualification Requirements: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Previous experience with large scale dishwashing/cleaning is preferable
• Experience working with High School-aged students preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, students, or other employees of the organization

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students; able to effectively take direction and work both independently and as a member of a team; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies; ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor; impeccable character, sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and district staff; good communication skills
• Ability to perform job and communicate in a noisy environment

Physical Demands: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and color vision.

Work Environment: the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; the employee regularly works indoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 degrees and frequently will walk on slippery surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.

Position Details:

• Title: Dishwasher
• Base Kitchen: Buchanan High School
• Reports to: Becky Kaltenbach, Food Service Supervisor
• Starting date: August 31, 2026
• Calendar: Student full days only, approx. 2.5 hours per day 10:45am to 1:15pm
• Compensation: $15.00
• Posting date: Jul 20, 2026
• Application deadline: Until filled

Application and supporting materials should be submitted using
Buchanan Community Schools’ online employment link:
http://www.buchananschools.com/employment/

BUCHANAN BOARD OF EDUCATION
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW

Buchanan Community Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender/sex, height, weight, marital status, or disability shall be subjected to discrimination in any program, service, or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Compliance Officers for Affirmative Action and review of Federal requirements are as follows: Section 504 and ADA; Callie Campbell (Director of Special Education, 695-8442), Title IX and Title VI; Brian Pruett (Buchanan High School Principal, 695-8404) and Shelby Beasley (Buchanan Middle School Principal, 695-8406).