Kitchen Utility Worker

JOB OVERVIEW

The Kitchen Utility Worker is responsible for cleaning and janitorial duties in areas dedicated to the production and consumption of food and beverage, including the kitchen, dining room, bistro, private dining room, serveries/pantries, and any other identified locations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to dish and pot washing, cleaning of general areas and kitchen equipment, and storage and rotation of food and supplies while adhering to all food safety and sanitation requirements and maintaining a safe and orderly kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

• Sets-up and maintains the dish and pot washing areas.
• Operates dish machine(s) according to manufacturer instruction.
• Performs dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware.
• Maintains accurate dish machine and pot and pan sink temperature and sanitation logs and reports any issues promptly.
• Maintains accurate equipment logs and reports any issues promptly.
• Completes assigned kitchen cleaning duties and ensures accuracy of daily and weekly cleaning logs.
• Cleans assigned kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods, and ventilation screens.
• Performs assigned janitorial duties, including but not limited to sweeping work areas, mopping floors, washing walls and ceilings, sanitizing production areas, and emptying trash.
• Assists with food preparation and plating when necessary.
• Maintains the correct storage of all cookware, china, glassware, and utensils.
• Maintains the correct storage of all janitorial and chemical supplies.
• Assists in the receiving, storage, dating, labeling, and rotation of food and non-food supplies.
• Complies with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and Risk Management programs and policies, adheres to safety rules and regulations, and practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Responsible for performing other Dining Services duties when assigned by community leadership in the following areas, but not limited to:
• Cleans and maintains the dining room and bistro to the highest standards per company guidelines.
• Busses and resets tables per company standards.
• Takes and delivers food orders in a timely manner.
• Prepares and serves light meals in a timely manner and in accordance with established standardized recipes and menus.
• Maintains compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• High School diploma/GED.
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation
• General knowledge of safe food-handling practices