Airport Dishwashing & Sanitation Specialist

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

SSP America is seeking a Utility/Dishwasher to keep our airport restaurants clean and sanitized for guests and team members. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, loading/unloading supplies, and assisting guests with requests to support smooth service.

Minimum 6 months in retail or food service and ability to communicate in English are required; 18+ years old with a high school diploma preferred. Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available upon request.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Minimum 6 months' experience working in retail or food service environment.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests and receive instructions.
• Experience in dealing with problems involving guest service.
• Food handlers permit, as required by law.
• Brand certification, as required.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive guest experience by cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment (i.e., floors, ceiling tiles, walls, windows, worktables, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, storage areas, etc.).
• Removes refuse to designated areas.
• Clear and reset tables in dining areas between seatings, as needed and transports service-ware to the kitchen for cleaning.
• Scrape food from dirty dishes, pots, and pans and wash them by hand or load dishwasher and return them to their proper storage place.
• Clean equipment using specific chemicals to meet sanitary standards; may include the use of heavy equipment.
• Assist all guests with specific requests and communicate special needs to server/supervisor.
• Load/unload supply trucks transferring between storage and work areas.
• Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of food items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Read English

Guest service experience

Food handler permit

Brand certification

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

SSP America is seeking a Utility/Dishwasher to keep our airport restaurants clean and sanitized for guests and team members. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, loading/unloading supplies, and assisting guests with requests to support smooth service.

Minimum 6 months in retail or food service and ability to communicate in English are required; 18+ years old with a high school diploma preferred. Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available upon request.