Kitchen Utility - Ft

Position Summary:

Responsible for washing all dishes and maintaining a clean kitchen/dining room.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.

• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.

• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.

• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.

• Sweep and wash floors.

• Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.

• May perform a variety of food preparation duties as directed by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef such as salad bar and cold dishes

• Assist in unloading and putting away truck deliveries

Competencies

Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information. Ability to deal with challenging customers in a professional manner

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Familiar with the industrys best practices

• Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasher

• Preferred previous restaurant dishwashing experience

• May be required to hold a valid food handlers sanitation certification (may vary based on state/county regulations)

Special Demands

• The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.

• Required to stand for long periods as well as walk, bend and stoop.

• Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals