Kitchen Utility Technician

Who We Are:

Camillus House serves people who are poor and homeless in South Florida. Guided by the teachings of St. John of God, we provide housing, healthcare, and supportive services rooted in our core values of Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility.

Who You Are:

A dependable and service-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen and dining environment. You work well independently and collaboratively, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate respect and compassion when serving vulnerable populations.

What You’ll Do:

Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas by operating dishwashing equipment, cleaning food preparation areas, and supporting daily food service operations. This role ensures compliance with health and safety standards while helping create a safe and welcoming dining experience for clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Kitchen Utility Technician / Dishwasher maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and dining environment for clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors. This role supports daily food service operations by ensuring dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and food preparation areas meet health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, glassware, and kitchen tools.
• Sort, rinse, load, run, and unload dishwashing machines according to sanitation standards.
• Monitor dishwashing machine temperatures to ensure sanitary cycles.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dishwashing station and surrounding kitchen areas.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as needed.
• Follow the master cleaning schedule to maintain sanitation standards.
• Sort and stack clean dishes and transport them to appropriate storage areas.
• Maintain adequate supply of clean tableware for kitchen and dining operations.
• Follow all health department regulations and food handling guidelines.
• Safely handle tableware and equipment to prevent breakage or loss.
• Remove trash and transport waste to designated dumpster areas.
• Maintain positive working relationships with kitchen staff and other departments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support kitchen operations.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to support and uphold the mission of Camillus House.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity when working with vulnerable populations.