Kitchen Worker

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and Boulder•Decatur, IL

About The Position

As a Kitchen Worker, you are essential to the success and safety of culinary operations. You maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by deep cleaning kitchen equipment, including stoves, ovens, and other high-use appliances, and by high-dusting kitchen and beverage service areas. Your work helps ensure a clean, safe, and efficient environment for the culinary team and guests. The role includes providing timely, courteous service to guests and team members, operating and maintaining cleaning equipment, and following applicable safety, sanitation, gaming, and company requirements. The position may also include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal.
Obtain and maintain all work cards required by the company; a Food Handlers Card is listed.
Verify right to work in the United States.
Familiarity with handling industrial cleaning agents and chemicals.
Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation procedures.
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Commitment to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safety-conscious work environment.
Ability to access and input information using a moderately complex computer system.
Regularly push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds at floor, knee, waist, and chest levels.
Frequently squat, kneel, reach, bend, and twist; frequently stand and walk.
Ability to communicate using in-person speech, radios, and telephone; hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds in person.
Ability to distinguish between shades of color and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience preferred.
STA Kitchen Worker certification preferred.
Knowledge of proper stove and equipment cleaning techniques preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide timely and courteous guest service consistent with the company's guest service culture.
Deep clean kitchen equipment and surfaces, including stoves, ovens, floors, grills, and broilers.
High-dust kitchen and beverage outlets to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Use appropriate cleaning chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and company policies to sanitize equipment and workspaces.
Operate and maintain dishwashing machines, sinks, garbage disposals, and other cleaning equipment; perform basic breakdown and reassembly as needed.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas throughout the shift.
Transport garbage, recycling, and debris from kitchen and bar areas to designated disposal locations.
Comply with applicable gaming laws, company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if applicable to the position.
Provide outstanding, timely guest service to guests and fellow team members in keeping with company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.