Kitchen Utility Worker

Claremont McKenna College•Claremont, CA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Utility Worker is responsible for washing dishes in the dish room; sanitation and breakdown of the dish machine and dish room; washing pots and pans by hand; and sweeping and mopping floors, walk-ins and storerooms. This position will be required to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Sanitation is a key element of this job.

Requirements

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.
A California Food Handler Card is required.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, squat, reach and lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist level without assistance.
Must be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a post-offer functional physical agility test.
Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.
Knowledge of food sanitation policies and procedures is required.
Must use organizational and time management skills.
Complete work with a sense of urgency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Must be able to satisfactorily understand and follow job related instructions in English, both orally and written.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen preferred.
Experience working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen using commercial kitchen utility equipment preferred.
Take initiative in performance of work tasks, and be willing to assist others as needed.
Must be respectful and courteous to coworkers, customers, visitors, managers, and others.
Clear and professional communication is required.
Must be able to establish cooperative working relationships and work well with minimal supervision.
Deploy professional skills in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests and provide the best quality on campus food service.

Responsibilities

Work with staff to set up the dish machine before the start of the meal service, wash dishes in the dish room by hand, and keep tray return cleared during the meal service.
Break down and clean the dish machine at the conclusion of the meal service.
Restock small wares in the servery/kitchen as needed.
Assist in the dining area as needed.
Work with utility staff to maintain the dish room, return kitchen and catering supplies to assigned areas, and re-stock dishes in the servery.
Sweep and mop the servery and kitchen floors.
Remove, clean, and replace floor mats throughout the dining hall by hand as needed and at closing.
Complete a thorough cleaning of all floors at closing each day.
Wash pots and pans by hand in a three-compartment sink.
Empty kitchen trash cans and ensure loading dock remains clear of spills and debris.
Put away deliveries, rotating stock each time, and organizing the walk-in coolers.
Breakdown all boxes and separate for recycling.
Restock and maintain beverage station including cups, lids, mugs, condiments, juice, coffee, soda, milk and specialty beverages.
Fill ice at stations before the start of the meal service and as needed.
Keep the dish room area organized and sanitary, being aware of potential cross-contamination hazards.
Responsible for final cleaning of all dishes, sanitation, and breakdown of dish machine at the end of day.
Responsible for final sweep and mopping of the dish room.
Responsible for final emptying of all trash.
Assist in restocking to-go items at the cashier desk.
Follow proper sanitation directives as established by the Health Department.
Comply with internal policies and procedures as they apply to food sanitation and safety within the Dining Hall.
Keep work area clean, properly/safely using equipment, keeping the floor free of food/liquid that may be a potential safety hazard, and adhering to the agreed work schedule.
Take and follow directions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
Display a positive attitude.
Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.
Perform daily, weekly, monthly cleaning and cross training as time permits.