HVC -Utility Kitchen Cleaner (Maui)

Ganir & Company; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganir & Company in Lahaina, Hawaii, is seeking a dedicated Utility Kitchen Cleaner to support daily kitchen operations. The role emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and dependable communication with team members to maintain a safe, efficient work environment.

Responsibilities include operating the dishwashing machine, washing china, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, stocking supplies, unloading shipments, and keeping floors and work areas pristine.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand directions and instructions given in English
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America
• Previous work in a team environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate the dishwashing machine and maintain its cleanliness
• Wash china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans and other kitchen items
• Keep kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils clean and orderly
• Break down boxes, empty trash, and manage waste as required
• Ensure floors are dry and debris-free; mop daily
• Assist with unloading shipments and stocking items
• Inventory stock to ensure supplies are available
• Follow safety guidelines and SDS/OSHA standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible/adaptable

Detail oriented

Job description

Salary Range: $23.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

A Utility Kitchen Cleaner is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness & organization of kitchen environment. This person must have good communication skills and have the ability to lift, pull and push a moderate amount of weight.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operation and cleanliness of the dishwashing machine
• Responsible for washing of all china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and other items used in the restaurant, kitchen and banquet department
• Maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment, & utensils in a clean & orderly condition
• Responsible for breakdown of all boxes, emptying trash containers into the dumpster and cleaning all containers.
• Cleans walls in kitchen as appropriate, especially in dish room areas
• Cleans floor mats, sweeps and mops entire kitchen floor daily
• Assists in cleaning ovens and refrigerators
• Ensures that the floor is always kept dry and free of debris
• Assists with unloading shipments, dating items, and putting items away
• Inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
• Perform machine work and stocking duties as necessary
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to the property and Ganir's expectations
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow SDS and OSHA standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by management

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Ability to interact tactfully and positively with all levels of staff, management, clients, and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of people
• Possess strong initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to effectively establish work priorities and to make independent decisions
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible and open to new ideas
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of productivity
• Ability to follow directions, yet exercise independent and appropriate judgment

Qualifications Required:

• Previous work in a team environment preferred
• Basic knowledge/awareness of safety hazards and safety practices
• Must be able understand directions and instructions given in English
• Must be able to legally work in the United States of America

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to reach with hands or arms
• Talk and hear
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• May lift to 50lbs & push/pull up to 100lbs with proper equipment
• May be required to wear basic PPE per job function