Utility Worker

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Location:

Claremont, CA

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Job Details and Requirement:

Department: Dining Services           

Supervisor: General Manager, Dining Services

Last Updated: 1.16.2025

 The Utility position washes dishes, cups, utensils, pots, pans and other service ware items in the dish room; sanitizes and breaks down the dish machine and dish room; sweeps and mops the kitchen, dish room, and service areas; keeps the dish room and storage of pots/pans organized and sanitary; returns kitchen and catering service items to their appropriate storage areas, removes trash, compost, and boxes throughout the shift, cleans the restroom, and rotates between duties as needed.  Sanitation is a key element of this job.

This is a bargaining unit position. Union dues are required.                           

• Set up the dish machine and three-compartment pot sink before the start of the meal.
• Wash all dishes, cups, utensils and other service ware in dishroom. Keep the tray return empty during the entire meal. Wash all pots and pans at the three-compartment sink, changing out compartments as needed to maintain cleanliness.
• Return all kitchen and catering supplies/smallwares to assigned areas.
• Empty all kitchen trash cans as needed. Break down boxes and take them to recycling bins as needed. Weigh and record food waste/compost, and empty into appropriate bins outdoors.
• Sweep, scrub and mop kitchen and dishroom floors.  Sweep and mop service areas floors.
• Keep dishroom and pots/pans storage area organized and sanitary. Return dishes, cups, and utensils to café at end of meal service.
• Final cleaning of all service items; sanitation and break down of dish machine and final sweeping and mopping of dishroom. Final removal of all trash cans, food waste bins, and empty boxes.
• Clean and sanitize employee restrooms as scheduled.
• May be assigned to assist Porter with kitchen deliveries, rotating stock and organizing walk-ins, including cleaning of glass and stainless steel.  Break down boxes and separate them for recycling.
• May be assigned to work on daily sanitation schedule including sweeping and mopping of walk-ins and storerooms, and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• May be assigned to be café beverage and supplies runner.  Set-up and maintain café beverage stations, including restocking items throughout meal periods.  Properly break down equipment at end of meal period, and ensure equipment and station are cleaned and sanitized.  Re-assemble equipment at beverage stations upon cleaning.  Restock café cups, dishes, and utensils throughout meal periods before items run out.
• May be assigned to set-up, maintain, and clean frozen yogurt machine.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks as needed.

The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Ability to speak basic English and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work and interact well with a diverse community of co-workers, students, staff and faculty.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Professionalism in interactions with co-workers, management, and guests at all times.

Education/Experience:  High school diploma or GED; or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. This is an entry-level position. No experience required.

Licenses/Certifications: Must have a valid California Food Handler’s Permit

Time Type:  Full-time

Work Schedule: Work hours are assigned in shifts of 40 hours from Saturday to Friday, 6:00 am to 9:00 pm when classes are in session; generally closing for approximately one to two weeks at three times throughout the year in December/January, May and August. During department closures, work is available by signed agreement in other departments and is generally offered for daytime periods, includes evenings and weekends. Work schedules may vary due to the needs of the College or department.  Schedules are not guaranteed.

Work Model: On-Campus

Compensation: Union Contract rate of pay $26.50 per hour

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more. 

Physical Requirements: This is a very active position

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, reach, lift up to 30 pounds from ground to waist level without assistance, and be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have manual ability and dexterity to grasp, grip and safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Must have high energy and stamina to keep up with a fast-paced, time-sensitive and heavy workload.
• Must satisfactorily complete a post-offer physical test at a clinic showing the ability to perform the physical requirements of this position.

Instructions: Only qualified applicants please.

Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application:

• Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
• Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).

Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges’ automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.

Covid-19 Vaccination

Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees.  New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Safety Report  

In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; (909) 621-8170.