Kitchen Utility Worker
About The Position
The Kitchen Utility Worker works within the Food and Beverage Outlets to maintain work areas, clean restaurant equipment and utensils, stock supplies, and assist with general outlet maintenance. The role supports kitchen sanitation and safe food handling, and may assist the culinary team with receiving orders or simple food preparation as directed by a supervisor. Employees are expected to treat coworkers and guests with dignity, respect, politeness, and courtesy; be dependable and punctual; act honestly and learn from mistakes; accept constructive criticism and guidance; and ask a supervisor for clarification or assistance when needed. The position requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled, non-smoking environment. The role requires extended periods of standing or walking, working in areas with extreme temperatures, and handling heavy loads. A smartphone capable of running company applications and communication systems is required. If the company does not provide one, a smartphone of the company’s choice may be provided through payroll deduction. Employees must proficiently use a smartphone for company applications, email, and text.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain a New Mexico liquor server’s license and Food Handlers card within 90 days of hire.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
- Must have a smartphone capable of running company applications and communication systems, and proficiently use it for company applications, email, and text.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Pueblo of Santa Ana Gaming and Regulatory Commission non-key license.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
- Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods and work in areas with extreme temperatures for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Preference is given to qualified Santa Ana Tribal Members.
Responsibilities
- Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines and follow safe food-handling procedures.
- Wash restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment, and displays.
- Maintain clean, safe kitchen floors by sweeping and mopping and removing debris.
- Empty trash receptacles and replace their liners.
- Perform simple maintenance on dishwashing machines and compartment sinks to ensure they work properly.
- Keep food speed racks, food bins, dry storage racks, and the chemical storage room clean and orderly.
- Assist the culinary team with receiving and putting away orders.
- Perform simple food preparation tasks when assigned by a supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate dependability, honesty, professionalism, respect, and receptiveness to supervisor guidance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
