Kitchen Utility

Duties and Responsibilities Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room. Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes using a dishwasher or by hand. Put away clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans. Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars. Sweep and wash floors. Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas. May perform a variety of food preparation duties as directed by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef such as salad bar and cold dishes. Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries. Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers. Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required Skills and Abilities Ability to work well as part of a team. Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasher. Be familiar with the industry's best practices. Preferred Education and Experience Previous restaurant dishwashing experience preferred. Ability to pass a background check. Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment. High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred. Special Demands The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors. Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold. Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop. Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Exposure to cleaning chemicals. Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Upper-Crust-Food-Service