Food Service Utility Worker

Job Title

Hours: Schedule varies; could be any time between 8am-5pm. Some weekend hours may be required. Part-time position with limited benefit eligibility.

Summary: This position is responsible for cooking and general housekeeping.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties throughout the facility
• Escort clients to the laundry room and assist with laundry as needed
• Assist in planning and preparation of lunch and dinner menus for up to 40 clients and staff
• Load and unload dishwasher as needed.
• Wash pots, pans, and other equipment as needed.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen, i.e. mopping floors, emptying trash, etc.
• Assist in purchasing, loading, and unloading of food and supplies.
• Maintain operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for proper storage of all kitchen chemicals.
• Responsible for maintaining regulatory health standards for kitchen, all food storage rooms, and refrigeration units.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Food Handlers Card
• Computer skills required: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Competencies:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/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 ability to adjust focus.