Utility Worker
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Executive Chef or Culinary Director, the Utility Worker follows established procedures to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen and food service areas. The role includes setting up, operating, and cleaning the dish machine; cleaning and sanitizing dishware, pots, pans, and food service areas; and properly handling and storing clean dishware. The Utility Worker also receives and stores goods, reports delivery shortages or poor-quality products, follows proper receiving techniques, and checks dish machine temperatures and sanitizer levels, reporting substandard conditions. This is a part-time position of 20–29 hours per week, with 8- to 9-hour shifts scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., including weekends. Pay is $18.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of experience in a similar position.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English in an understandable manner.
- Ability to understand and wear Personal Protective Equipment when needed and understand the Fundamentals of Material Safety Data Sheets.
Responsibilities
- Load, wash, and unload items, trays, platters, and large mixing bowls using correct manual dishwashing techniques.
- Dispose of and transport trash, cardboard, and linen bags to the disposal area.
- Return clean dishes, utensils, equipment, and carts to their proper storage areas.
- Sweep and mop walk-in coolers, floors, and coverings.
- Perform assigned heavy-duty cleaning.
- Receive goods under the direction of cooks and store them in appropriate areas using FIFO.
- Clean and store recyclables in proper containers and deliver them to the dock for disposal.
- Clean recyclable containers.
- Assist with setting up functions, including moving tables, setting up chafing dishes, and delivering beverages and food to designated areas.
- Set up, operate, and clean the dish machine; clean and sanitize dishware, pots, pans, and food service areas.
- Take dish machine temperature readings and test sanitizer in the third-bay sink, reporting substandard conditions.
- Report shortages on deliveries or poor-quality products and follow proper receiving techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with match and profit sharing
- Voluntary life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
- 10% tuition discount on degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
- Free access to the Aquatic & Fitness Center and campus walking trails
- Discounted employee lunches
- Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
- Referral bonuses
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted Shoes for Crews safety shoes
- Yearly performance increases and additional bonus opportunities
- Employee appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
