KITCHEN UTILITY WORKER

Tamaya Enterprises Inc. d•Santa Ana Pueblo, NM

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Utility Worker is part of the Food and Beverage Outlets team and maintains work areas, cleans restaurant equipment and utensils, stocks supplies, and assists with general outlet maintenance. The role maintains kitchen sanitation and safe food-handling practices and may assist with receiving orders or simple food preparation as directed by a supervisor. Employees are expected to treat coworkers with dignity and respect, be dependable and honest, accept constructive guidance, act professionally with coworkers and guests, and seek answers from a supervisor when unsure of information, policies, or procedures. A smartphone capable of running company applications and communication systems is required, and employees must use it proficiently for company applications, email, and text. A company-selected smartphone may be provided through payroll deduction if one is not provided by the employee. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a New Mexico liquor server’s license and Food Handlers card within 90 days of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Pueblo of Santa Ana Gaming and Regulatory Commission non-key license. Qualified Santa Ana Tribal Members are preferred. The employee must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. The position is performed indoors in a climate-controlled, non-smoking environment, though duties may require working in areas with extreme temperatures for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Obtain a New Mexico liquor server’s license and a Food Handlers card within 90 days of hire.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Pueblo of Santa Ana Gaming and Regulatory Commission non-key license.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
A smartphone capable of running company applications and communication systems is required; employees must proficiently use a smartphone for company applications, email, and text.
Good interpersonal skills.
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 walk or stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in areas with extreme temperatures for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to qualified Santa Ana Tribal Members.

Responsibilities

Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines.
Follow safe food-handling procedures at all times.
Wash restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment, and displays.
Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and ensure the kitchen area is safe and free of debris.
Empty trash receptacles and replace their liners.
Perform simple maintenance on dishwashing machines and compartment sinks to keep them in proper working order.
Clean and sanitize food speed racks, food bins, and dry storage racks, and keep the chemical storage room 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.