Overnight Kitchen Cleaner (BELL GARDENS, CA. 90201)

Parkwest Casinos / Fortiss•Bell Gardens, CA

About The Position

Parkwest Casino is hiring an experienced Overnight Kitchen Cleaner (Dishwasher/Heavy Cleaning) to clean and sanitize kitchen and restaurant areas. The position supports cleanliness and safe operations in a 24/7 environment and requires availability for varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime when needed. The role involves operating a dishwashing machine, maintaining kitchen equipment and facilities, and following workplace policies, procedures, training initiatives, codes of conduct, and other directives. Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

Pass mandatory screening, including a background check and drug test.
Possess a California Food Handler Card.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Deal effectively and interact well with customers and co-workers.
Resolve problems or conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.
Be available for full-time work, including weekends and evening scheduling, and be ready for programs and activities.
Work varied shifts and flexible schedules.
Communicate clearly with team members.
Multi-task effectively.
Work independently and within a team environment.
Be able to lift and carry tools, supplies, and inventory weighing up to 50 pounds.
Perform repetitive hand actions throughout the shift, including simple and power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
Be able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
One to two years of experience in a kitchen of comparable quality preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain floor mats using degreaser, and ensure drains are properly cleaned and maintained.
Wash, degrease, and scrub floors.
Clean exhaust hoods and removable vents.
Clean stoves, ovens, salamanders, grills, and fryers.
Wash, sanitize, and polish stainless-steel equipment and countertops, including legs and the inside and outside of shelves.
Maintain the cleanliness of floors, walk-ins, freezers, drains, floor mats, grease traps, and garbage disposals.
Operate the dishwashing machine and perform kitchen washing services to required performance standards.
Empty trash containers and clean kitchen facilities.
Assist with inventories and perform assigned duties in other kitchen areas.
Report unsafe conditions or machine malfunctions immediately to the immediate Supervisor and/or Department Head.
Use equipment, supplies, and facilities properly and economically.
Maintain the assigned work area in a clean and safe condition.
Represent Parkwest Bicycle Casino well in all contacts and maintain cultural sensitivity.