Food Service Utility Worker

Spokanerecovery; Spokane, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Spokanerecovery is seeking a part-time kitchen and housekeeping aide in Spokane. The role involves cooking support, cleaning, and assisting with meal planning for clients and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Food Handlers Card, and basic computer skills. Schedule varies between 8am–5pm with possible weekend hours; limited benefit eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Handlers Card required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties throughout the facility.
• Escort clients to the laundry room and assist with laundry as needed.
• Assist in planning and preparation of lunch and dinner menus for up to 40 clients and staff.
• Load and unload dishwasher as needed.
• Wash pots, pans, and other equipment as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen (mopping, trash, etc.).
• Assist in purchasing, loading, and unloading of food and supplies.
• Maintain operation of kitchen equipment.
• Store kitchen chemicals properly.
• Maintain regulatory health standards for kitchen, food storage rooms, and refrigeration units.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Oral communication

Written communication

Dependability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

HOURS:

Schedule varies; could be any time between 8am-5pm. Some weekend hours may be required. Part-time position with limited benefit eligibility.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for cooking and general housekeeping.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs varies housekeeping and cleaning duties throughout the facility
• Escort clients to the laundry room and assist with laundry as needed
• Assist in planning and preparation of lunch and dinner menus for up to 40 clients and staff
• Load and unload dishwasher as needed.
• Wash pots, pans, and other equipment as needed.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen, i.e. mopping floors, emptying trash, etc.
• Assist in purchasing, loading, and unloading of food and supplies.
• Maintain operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for proper storage of all kitchen chemicals.
• Responsible for maintaining regulatory health standards for kitchen, all food storage rooms, and refrigeration units.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Food Handlers Card
• Computer skills required: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Continuallyrequired to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Frequentlyrequired to talk or hear.
• Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of thisjob, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.