KITCHEN UTILITY WORKER

SUMMARY:

A kitchen utility worker maintains the cleanliness and sanitary standards in the kitchen and surrounding areas. The kitchen utility worker is responsible for following a cleaning schedule for the kitchen and other back of house food and beverage outlets Cleaning requires using proper chemicals and cleaning agents to manufacturer’s guidelines. Maintains kitchen floors, drains, walls, worktables, equipment, sinks, mats and ceilings clean and in good condition. Assists dishwashers with daily duties.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for cleaning equipment and work areas, including freezers, walk-ins and high exposed areas such as ceilings, hoods and fans.
• Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Responsible to clean all cooking devices such as deep fryers, grills, stoves, broilers, burners tops, steamer oven, kettle-braiser and hood panels.
• Clean dishwasher machine and check temperature of the final rinse.
• Utilize proper techniques for health and safety standards.
• Sweeps, mops and scrubs kitchen floors, drains and floor mats.
• Washes, and properly disinfects worktables, walls, and refrigerators.
• Deep cleans ovens, stoves, deep fryers, and other institutional equipment to ensure sanitation. Inspects kitchen equipment for cleanliness and order improvement of efficiency.
• Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers.
• Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans, ensuring they are appropriately disinfected.
• Cleans kitchen loading / receiving area.
• Complete power washing of equipment, outdoors
• Washes pots, pans, and trays, a needed.
• Cleans ceiling, air handler covers and/or ceiling tiles, with use of ladder in a safe manner.
• Perform any general cleaning tasks using authorized, institutional labeled cleaning products as assigned to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains chemical storeroom and stewarding equipment.
• Responsible for biohazard clean-up in BOH Kitchen areas.
• Uses protective gear while performing duties. i.e., gloves, goggles, aprons, boots, back brace, and masks to ensure self-safety.
• Notifies department management of needed repair work in the kitchen area.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Attend training, safety, pre-shift, and departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Clean and sanitize all bars and beverage service areas.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has prior heavy cleaning or kitchen worker experience - preferred
• Able to use and operate floor cleaning equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and ability to read and understand warning labels
• Knowledge of safety standards and industrial kitchen equipment, specifically their use and care.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, and maintain a Pauma Gaming Commission License.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (*Constantly, Frequently, Occasionally)

• Able to push, pull and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to maneuver, go up and down ladders and reach above shoulder level.
• Constantly walking and standing
• Constant hearing, seeing and talking
• Constantly balancing, bending, reaching, twisting, holding, wrist motion, and stooping

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment
• Close spaces while working with others
• Excessive noise and smoke

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Pauma Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, in accordance with section 703(i) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, will give preference to Native Americans who meet job position minimum qualifications with regard to hiring, promotions, transfers and training.