Potwasher/Utilities Maintenance

Phillips Exeter Academy•Exeter, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for sanitation and cleanliness of pots, pans, prep tables, equipment, and other kitchen and adjacent areas. The role supports the Dining Services Department’s mission of providing quality food service with a personal touch. This is an on-campus support staff position and is classified as non-exempt. The employee is essential personnel and may be required to report to or remain at work during campus emergencies, inclement-weather closures, or other designated emergency events when contacted by an authorized supervisor or school leader.

Requirements

Knowledge of proper safety and sanitation principles when operating equipment and using cleaning supplies.
Commitment to teamwork.
Excellent personal hygiene and daily adherence to uniform standards.
Regular and consistent attendance, with flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent guest-service and hospitality skills, and a positive manner when interacting with students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build trust and credibility with students.
Analytical and problem-solving skills and a strong customer focus.
Strict adherence to confidential policies.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Basic computer skills and willingness and ability to learn additional applications.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work flexibly and multitask accurately.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions and maintain a professional demeanor and restraint, including in stressful situations.
Ability to remain standing for extended periods, use stairs, lift and push heavy objects, and stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach in any direction.
Ability and dexterity to grasp and grip and safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
Ability to communicate using spoken and written language.
Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work in hot temperatures, with daily exposure to hot water.
Successfully complete a criminal background check, reviewed every five years.
Report to or remain at work when instructed during designated campus emergencies, inclement-weather closures, or other qualifying events.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Knowledge of large-scale food service operations, equipment, and cleaning methods preferred.
Experience in institutional food service or housekeeping is helpful.
Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize pots, pans, cabinets, prep tables, equipment, floors, and other kitchen items.
Follow proper cleaning procedures and policies to maintain required sanitation levels and observe safety procedures, including applicable MSDS policies.
Assist with maintaining kitchen equipment and supplies.
Help in the dish room or front of house when necessary and as time allows.
Assist with general maintenance and orderliness of the kitchen area.
Remove and properly dispose of daily trash and recyclables, including crushing cans.
Assist with storing incoming food, cleaning-supply, and other deliveries as needed.
Report broken equipment, safety hazards, and equipment or chemical needs to a supervisor.
Promote a positive, congenial atmosphere for students, employees, and other customers.
Contribute to a positive working environment with managers and coworkers.