Restaurant Utility Worker

Palladian Hotels; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 223,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hygiene training

Professional environment

Statutory benefits

Job summary

Royal China in Mumbai – VT / Bandra is seeking reliable Utility Staff to support kitchen and restaurant operations. This full-time, on-site role focuses on cleaning, sanitation and maintaining hygiene standards in a busy dining environment.

Responsibilities include washing utensils, sweeping floors, following SOPs, and assisting kitchen staff. Basic education is required, food safety training preferred, and prior kitchen or stewarding experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Must understand cleaning and hygiene instructions.
• Basic food safety training preferred.

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 back-of-house spaces.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and 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 with correct handling and dilution.
• Cooperate with supervisors during hygiene checks, audits and inspections.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Hygiene practices

Safety with chemicals

Physically fit

Teamwork

Punctual

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.

We are seeking reliable, hardworking and experienced Utility Staff to support our kitchen and restaurant operations while ensuring strict adherence to hygiene and food safety standards.

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.