Utility Associate

Position Title : Utility Associate

Department :    Food and Beverage Operations

Pay Rate : $15 per hour

Reports To :      Concept Manager

Status :            Non-Exempt

Broad Functions : Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc. using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as clean, safe, and sanitary facility.

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

1.   Maintain the cleanliness of floors, ceiling tiles, walls, windows, worktables, meat blocks, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, serving trays, and storage areas.

2.   May assist the sorting and rinsing dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.

3.   Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage area.

4.   Pick up trash / garbage also able to remove trash and garbage from dumpster.

5.   Must notify Manager anytime dish machine or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.

6.   Clean equipment using specific chemicals to meet sanitary standards; may include the use of heavy equipment and steam cleaning trash receptacles.

7.   Load / unload supply trucks transferring between storage and work areas.

8.   Stock, date, rotate and check the temperature of food items.

9.   Organizes and places deliveries in their assigned place.

10. Maintain and clean dish machine during the day.

11. Other Duties as directed.

Skills and Qualifications :

1. A minimum of 6 months of experience working in a restaurant environment.

2. A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

3. Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills.

4. Verbal and written communication is essential. English language proficiency preferred.

5. Must be able to read labels and chemicals.

6. Must have knowledge of workplace safety procedures.

EEOC Statement :

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, use hands and fingers, and be able to handle, feel, communicate verbally, and hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance.

The associate is also frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and either lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Benefit Information :

We offer full-time eligible employees affordable medical insurance, dental and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary insurance options. Our benefits package includes company-sponsored life insurance, a free employee assistance program, competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. Plus, enjoy access to discount programs for travel and entertainment and a location meal program. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime and overnight differentials

Salary : $15