Kitchen Worker - Casual Dining Outlet

Plaza Hotel & Casino•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Kitchen Worker maintains sanitation and cleanliness in kitchen areas and equipment by washing dishes and cookware, mopping floors, disposing of garbage and grease, and performing general cleaning duties. The role also assists food-preparation workers and may help clean vegetables and keep the food line stocked. Work is performed in accordance with company standards, policies, and procedures. The position includes cleaning kitchen and dining-room areas, maintaining storage spaces, putting away supplies, and disassembling and reassembling machinery for cleaning. The worker must follow service and sanitation standards, maintain awareness of safety and accident prevention, attend training, and report unusual events or unresolved guest concerns to the appropriate personnel. The schedule varies and includes work on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to set up a three-compartment sink.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with business contacts.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related kitchen experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.
Food Handler’s Card.

Responsibilities

Wash soiled utensils and containers in a three-compartment sink, then stack cleaned items by size and type; rewash items that are not satisfactorily clean.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors; scrub walls and trash cans; pick up trash in the kitchen and loading dock area; and clean floor mats.
Dismantle stoves, ovens, and grills daily, scrape them with a wire brush, and apply cleaning solution.
Clean ventilation units inside and out and relight each unit as required.
Clean vegetables and keep the line stocked when needed.
Maintain a written record of equipment cleaned and equipment needing special attention.
Keep the storeroom clean and organized, and put arriving supplies into proper storage.
Maintain the dining room, including tables, chairs, counters, and beverage dispensers, and fill ice bins.
Disassemble and reassemble machinery for cleaning purposes.
Attend training and retain knowledge covered in training sessions.
Notify a supervisor and/or Security of unusual events, circumstances, missing items, or alleged thefts.
Notify the manager on duty of guest concerns or disputes that cannot be readily resolved.
Adhere to service standards and established service sequences.
Maintain an organized, clean, and presentable environment, with constant attention to sanitation, safety, and accident prevention.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.