Utility Cleaner (Union)

TheStratHotel

About The Position

As a Utility Cleaner, you are essential to the success and safety of culinary operations. The role maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by deep cleaning kitchen equipment, including stoves, ovens, and other high-use appliances, and performing high dusting throughout kitchen and beverage service areas. The work supports a clean, safe, and efficient environment for the culinary team and guests. The Utility Cleaner provides timely and courteous guest service, maintains assigned work areas, operates and maintains cleaning equipment, and follows applicable safety, sanitation, gaming, and company requirements. Other duties may be assigned. The position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Ability to 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 the 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.
Ability to regularly push or pull up to 50 pounds and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds at floor, knee, waist, and chest levels.
Ability to frequently squat, kneel, reach, bend, twist, 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 areas, including stoves, ovens, floors, grills, broilers, and other surfaces.
Perform high dusting throughout the kitchen and beverage outlets.
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 timely, outstanding guest service to guests and fellow team members in accordance with company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.