Custodial Specialist (Dining Services)

Custodial Specialist (Dining Services) This role ensures a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment in a large residence hall dining center. You'll lead by example-tackling daily cleaning tasks and providing guidance to team members in proper cleaning and ware-washing techniques.

521197 Manhattan, Kansas, United States Department of Housing & Dining Staff Full Time (USS) Closing at: Mar 6 2026 - 23:55 CST On-site Add to favorites View favorites

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.

Responsibilities

• 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!

Weworksite 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 Youll 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