Utility Associate

Position Title:  Utility Worker

Department: Culinary Services

Exempt Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt 

Supervisor:  Director of Culinary Creations

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Perform a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary condition of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. May assist in some aspects of food preparation, storing food, and non-food supplies. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties: Must be willing and able to do the following:

· Always exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.

· Responsible for always adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards.

· Perform kitchen activities including ware-washing system set-up and break down, dish washing, pot washing, general cleaning duties, storing of food and non-food supplies, and prep production.

· Assist serving staff with setting of tables and workstation areas as well as clearing tables.

· Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, ware-washing system, and areas in kitchen.

· Knowledge of diets provided and served correctly per Policy and Procedure.

· Empties trash containers as required

· Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

· Other duties will be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

6 months previous utility / dish washing experience preferred

Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.

Ability to set up and operate dish washing equipment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language

Kitchen organization and preparation hands-on responsibilities

Teamwork role with all Culinary Services staff

Knowledge in areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Good inter-departmental communication and teamwork skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally

Stands and walks 3-8 hours per day (combined)

Employee handles food frequently

Works indoors

Must be able to push and pull bus carts and tray carts weighing up to 100 lbs. 

Must be able to perform sweeping/mopping functions with ease.

May be exposed to quick variance of hot and cold temperatures from ovens and freezers. May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals, and to hot water temperatures regularly.

 The Variel of Woodland Hills is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position. We review all applications and strive to hire the candidates who are the most qualified to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.