Kitchen Utility Worker

The Utility Worker assists in maintaining kitchen work areas, keeping equipment, utensils and food plates clean and orderly. Responsible for meal deliveries.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. 

•  Washes dishes, tableware, glasses, and other kitchen and dining room equipment and assures they are stored in an orderly fashion. 
•  Assures work is performed in accordance with all federal, state, and facility regulations regarding sanitation and infection control. 
• May be required to wash all pots, pans and cooking utensils used to prepare a meal.  
•  Required to assist in cleaning work areas, after special events, sweep and mop floor at the end of shift. 
•   Required to assist in the cleaning of the kitchen equipment, food storage area, and supply areas according to the facility schedule.  
•  Required to remove garbage from the kitchen and to clean trash containers.  
•  Required to perform duties in a swift and orderly fashion in order to accomplish tasks in allotted time.  
•  Assures personal compliance to all state and federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.  
•  Assures personal compliance to resident’s rights.  
• Follows safety procedures as stated in dietary service manual. • Complies with schedule as established by Dietary Manager  

Qualifications 

• Education: Minimum high school education or equivalent preferred. 
• Skills: Basic math skills, ability to read and write, and effective communication skills for teamwork. 
• Experience: Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment is beneficial but not always required 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS 

Employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.  

PRIMARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

• Lift up to 10 lbs.: Constantly  

•Lift 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally 

 • Push/Pull: Constantly