Heavy Duty Cleaner-Courtyard

Kids for the Future; Mesquite (NV); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a full-time kitchen support role in Mesquite, NV. Base pay is $15.00 per hour with varied shifts, including weekends. The position emphasizes sanitation, dishwashing, and maintaining clean food service areas in a health-conscious environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, English fluency, and Nevada health-card compliance. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, equipment upkeep, and following established procedures to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Must be able to follow directions from a supervisor and comply with SOPs.
• Fluency in English; ability to read and understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Interact positively with co-workers.
• Daily washing of silverware and dishes.
• Daily sweeping and mopping of assigned kitchen areas.
• Clean and sanitize walls, ceilings, refrigerators and storage rooms.
• Maintain general work areas and kitchen equipment clean and sanitized.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Follow daily schedule and health regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Heavy equipment handling

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Cleaning chemicals & supplies

Food safety regulations

Following directions

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Job Category Operational Staff
• Employee Type FT80 Non-Exempt

• Name Cathy Nealis
• Phone [phone] ext 2055
• Email [e-mail]

Varied Shifts - Monday through Sunday

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact positively and effectively with co-workers
• Daily washing of silverware and dishes
• Daily sweeping and mopping of assigned kitchen areas
• Clean and sanitize walls, celling, refrigerators and storage rooms
• Maintain general work areas and kitchen equipment clean and sanitized
• Clean all safety hazards immediately and report maintenance issues promptly
• Check and follow daily schedule
• Keep work area in compliance with health regulation and department procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Job Requirement

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals & supplies
• Knowledge of Nevada food & health regulations
• Requires the ability to follow directions from a supervisor
• Requires the ability to follow directions and procedures
• Strong organizational skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent. Experience working in a high volume kitchen preferred, but not required.

AGE and CERTIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years of age or older and hold a current Southern Nevada Health Card

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral. Fluency in English required. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense reasoning to a variety of situations. Requires the ability to understand and follow policies and standard operating procedures and be adept and proactive in problem solving. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see and hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must be able to lift, carry, pull and push objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employee will be trained in chemical use and must use proper protective equipment while performing job duties. Must be able to work in humid conditions and it both extremely hot or/and cold temperatures.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Summary

Summary

• Responsible for inventory control for food-related equipment including kitchen equipment and appliances, utensils, dishware, glassware, flatware, etc.
• Prepare all serving equipment for buffets under direction of banquet or executive chef
• Supervise dishwashers and store room staff
• Assists in cleaning or food preparation as needed
• Maintain freshness of hot and cold food
• Monitor food levels and direct staff to refill as needed
• Keep work area in compliance with health regulation and department procedures