Food Service Worker- Utility - Minuteman School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated team member to join their kitchen staff. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and organization in the dish room and kitchen areas, ensuring that all dishes and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and physical stamina, as the position requires lifting and moving items. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards in food service and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Food Handling certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Organize dish room to prevent contamination.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces and kitchen areas.
• Maintain stock room and storage areas.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Basic English Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Organize dish room in such a way as to prevent recontamination of clean dishes and utensils with soiled ones.
• Fill dish machine with fresh water and detergent at least two times per day.
• Scrape and rinse all items to be cleaned.
• Pre-soak all serving utensils prior to rinsing and washing.
• Check final rinse temperatures daily and record on Form #66.
• Inspect all clean dishes and eating utensils for stains or food particles.
• Clean scrap strainers a minimum of 5 times per day.
• Keep soap dispensing systems full at all times. NEVER run machine without soap.
• Put away all dishes, utensils and silverware.
• Empty and clean dish machine.
• Clean dish dollies and stack all dish racks with dollies.
• Wash down walls. Wipe and polish all stainless steel in accordance with cleaning schedule.
• Clean and sanitize the work surfaces and sink before each use.
• Properly fill 3 compartment sink. Wash, rinse and sanitize all pots and pans. Follow the six steps to pot washing found in operations manual.
• Sweep and mop kitchen, delivery area, storage areas and servery.
• Remove all trash to dumpster. Separate cardboard and other recyclables into the appropriate bin.
• Clean garbage pails weekly.
• Replace garbage bags often throughout the day.
• Wash off carts after each use.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Put away deliveries
• Maintain stock room / walk-ins and other storage areas in an organized and clean manner.
• Keep cleaning supplies away from food areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education:
• High School or GED
Certifications:
• Food Handling certification preferred but not required
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
• Speak and read English
• Some experience helpful
• Be able to lift 40 pounds or more
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required:
• To stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools and controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to lift and move up to 40 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to see in dim lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas.