Kitchen Utility Worker

Category:

Dietary

Department:

Dietary

Status:

FT

Schedule:

Flexible

Description:

The Kitchen Utility Worker is responsible for assisting in the efficient operation of the kitchen by maintaining cleanliness standards through the operation of dishwashing equipment and sinks, removing garbage, cleaning of equipment and work areas including the sweeping and mopping of floors. The Kitchen Utility Worker will also assist in general food preparation. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to also work events as scheduled.

• Responsible for operating the dishwashing machine ensuring water temperature is correct and soap and drying agents are connected and working properly.
• Maintain organization of dishware, small wares, pots, and pans in storage room.
• Responsible for cleaning the food production areas in the kitchen including walls, floors, and other areas, as necessary.
• Responsible for removing garbage and recyclables from the kitchen and depositing them in the appropriate venue garbage and recycling area.
• Responsible for cleaning the kitchen equipment and ensuring items disassembled for cleaning are properly reassembled and operational.
• Assist with basic food preparation and buffet set-up.
• Keep kitchen and serving area, kitchen restroom, kitchen windows and facility clean and stocked with essentials.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Prepare beverages, assist with inventory, and verify expiration date of foods, help in preparing special set-ups, sort and put away utensils and dishes, and sweep and mop food service floors.
• Attend staff and professional development meetings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Education High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Food Handling certification required.
• Experience in hospital food service is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Outside and inside food services facilities are subject to changing temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times.
• May be exposed to loud noises.
• Work in direct contact with the supervisor, co-workers, students, and other staff.
• May have changing priorities and interruptions.
• May work with moving equipment such as carts.
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate with students, food service co-workers, supervisor, and other staff.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Pulling and pushing food carts daily.
• Lifting objects weighing up to one hundred pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Interested applicants may apply on our website or submit a resume to nortiz@myfrh.com

Salary Range:

$12.50 minimum

Job Location:

On-Site

Posted:

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Closing:

Open until filled