Utility (Restaurants)

Areas USA, Inc•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Utility associate is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, and other items using machine and manual cleaning methods. The role also ensures that the dishwashing area remains clean, safe, and sanitary. Duties include cleaning restaurant facilities and equipment, washing and storing dishes, handling trash, receiving and organizing deliveries, and stocking and monitoring food items. The position is non-exempt and pays $17.50 per hour.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience working in a restaurant environment.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read labels and chemicals.
Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing for long periods and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness of floors, ceiling tiles, walls, windows, worktables, meat blocks, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, serving trays, and storage areas.
Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glassware, tableware, and other utensils, then place them in racks for the dish machine.
Carry clean dishes to the cook’s line and other appropriate storage areas.
Pick up trash and garbage and remove it from the dumpster.
Notify the Manager if the dish machine or rinse cycle falls below safety-standard temperatures.
Clean equipment using specific chemicals to meet sanitary standards; this may include heavy equipment and steam cleaning trash receptacles.
Load and unload supply trucks and transfer items between storage and work areas.
Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of food items.
Organize deliveries and place them in their assigned locations.
Maintain and clean the dish machine during the day.
Perform other duties as directed.