Restaurant Utility staff

Royal China; Mumbai; On-site; INR 223,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in restaurant hygiene and/or,

Professional working environment

Statutory benefits as applicable

Job summary

Royal China in Mumbai is hiring Utility Staff to support the kitchen operations and stewarding team. You will clean and sanitise utensils, maintain hygiene across areas, and follow SOPs while assisting with basic non-cooking duties. This role requires reliability, punctuality and willingness to work shifts.

Minimum education is basic with preference for basic food safety training. Experience in restaurant kitchens is a plus, with on-site work and statutory benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• Basic education with ability to understand cleaning and hygiene instructions.
• Food safety or hygiene training preferred.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wash and sanitise kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery, cookware and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout kitchen areas, washing stations, storage areas and designated back-of-house spaces.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of wet and dry waste.
• Maintain clean and sanitised floors, drains, sinks and work surfaces.
• Use approved cleaning chemicals safely, following correct dilution and handling procedures.
• Assist with receiving, moving and organising kitchen supplies as instructed.
• Support kitchen staff with basic non-cooking duties when required.
• Report pest activity, damaged equipment, drainage problems and hygiene concerns immediately.
• Follow all applicable FSSAI food safety requirements and internal hygiene standards.
• Maintain personal hygiene, clean uniforms and appropriate protective equipment.
• Cooperate with supervisors during hygiene checks, audits and inspections.

Skills

Kitchen cleaning

Hygiene practices

Cleaning equipment handling

Physical fitness

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork

Shift work willingness

Education

Basic education

Food safety training

Job description

Utility Staff – Royal China

Company: Royal China

Location: Mumbai – VT / Bandra

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Kitchen Operations / Stewarding

Salary: ₹20,000–₹23,000 per month

Workplace: On-site

About Royal China

Royal China is a premium Chinese dining restaurant committed to maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, cleanliness and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, wash and sanitise kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery, cookware and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout kitchen areas, washing stations, storage areas and designated back-of-house spaces.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of wet and dry waste.
• Maintain clean and sanitised floors, drains, sinks and work surfaces.
• Use approved cleaning chemicals safely, following correct dilution and handling procedures.
• Assist with receiving, moving and organising kitchen supplies as instructed.
• Support kitchen staff with basic non-cooking duties when required.
• Report pest activity, damaged equipment, drainage problems and hygiene concerns immediately.
• Follow all applicable FSSAI food safety requirements and internal hygiene standards.
• Maintain personal hygiene, clean uniforms and appropriate protective equipment.
• Cooperate with supervisors during hygiene checks, audits and inspections.

Educational Qualifications

• Minimum: Basic education with the ability to understand cleaning and hygiene instructions.
• Formal educational qualifications are not mandatory.
• Basic food safety or hygiene training is preferred.

Professional Experience

• Preferred: 1–2 years of experience in kitchen utility, stewarding or housekeeping within a restaurant, hotel or commercial kitchen.
• Experience in established restaurant groups or hotels will be an advantage.
• Candidates with limited experience may be considered if willing to undergo training.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of kitchen cleaning and sanitisation procedures.
• Understanding of personal hygiene and food safety practices.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Physically capable of performing cleaning and utility duties.
• Reliable, punctual and disciplined.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a kitchen team.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Salary & Benefits

Monthly Salary: ₹20,000–₹23,000, depending on experience and suitability.

• Stable, full-time employment.
• Training in restaurant hygiene and cleaning procedures.
• Professional working environment.
• Statutory benefits as applicable.