Food Service Utility

Restaura; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaura in Virginia is seeking a dependable General Kitchen / Utility team member to help keep the kitchen running smoothly and deliver a great dining experience for residents.

You’ll maintain cleanliness, wash dishes, assist with basic food prep, and support with deliveries while following food safety standards. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and flexibility, including some evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Flexible availability, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, dish area, and workspaces.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils in a timely manner.
• Assist with basic food prep as needed.
• Support receiving and storing deliveries.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Work as part of a team to keep service running smoothly.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Kitchen / Utility / Dishwasher

At Restaura, we believe every role in the kitchen contributes to something bigger. We’re looking for a dependable General Kitchen / Utility team member who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly and delivering a great dining experience for our residents.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, dish area, and workspaces
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils in a timely manner
• Assist with basic food prep as needed
• Support receiving and storing deliveries
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safety standards
• Work as part of a team to keep service running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Flexible availability, including some weekends

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous dishwashing or kitchen utility experience (not required)

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, active kitchen
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why Restaura

This isn’t just a kitchen job— it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that values hospitality, connection, and quality every day.