Kitchen Staff II

Target Hospitality; New Mexico; On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Target Hospitality is hiring Kitchen Staff II to maintain dishware and dining/kitchen cleanliness. The role requires adherence to sanitation standards, safe operation of dishwashing equipment, and support for salad bar prep.

You will work under the Head Chef in a high‑demand environment, ensuring guests receive clean, ready-to-use items throughout service. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with responsibilities that include maintaining clean workstations, rotating

Qualifications

• 1+ years dishwashing experience, preferably in remote camp or hospitality.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Food safety certification and first aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of dishware, cookware, utensils, equipment and dining/kitchen areas.
• Follow sanitation guidelines and HACCP guidelines for proper dishwashing.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, cookware and equipment thoroughly.
• Assist restocking of coolers and displays in dining areas.
• Operate and sanitize the mechanical dishwasher and ensure proper chemical levels.
• Assist in prep for salad bar and sandwich stations.
• Exceed guest needs with world-class customer service.
• Attend safety meetings and follow Target Hospitality procedures.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

English literacy

Time management

Education

Food safety certification (preferred)

First aid certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Title:

Kitchen Staff II

Reports to:

Head Chef

Level:

Hourly

Scope:

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the dishware, cookware, utensils, equipment, and the dining room/kitchen areas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accountable and responsible for maintaining a safety culture (following all SOP’s, JSA’s, Policies and Procedures) as set out by Target Hospitality.
• Clean and maintain cleanliness of the dining room and service areas.
• Sweep and mop floors in both the kitchen and the dining room.
• Clean and sanitize all dishes, cookware, and equipment thoroughly.
• Assist in the re-stocking of all coolers and displays in the dining room.
• Follow sanitation guidelines of Target Hospitality safe operation procedures.
• Ensure all chemicals and cleaning agents are at proper level in mechanical dishwasher.
• Operation and sanitation of a mechanical dishwasher.
• Properly follow HACCP guidelines for correct manual dishwashing procedures.
• Ensure clean dishes, flatware, cookware and equipment is put away properly.
• Assist in the preparation of the salad bar and sandwich stations.
• Washing and slicing vegetables.
• Slicing deli meat.
• Cleaning work stations.
• Assisting in the prep for hot meals.
• Exceed our guests needs by providing world‑class customer service.
• Attend all safety meetings and participate in Target Hospitality emergency response procedures.
• Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor or manager.

Physical Demands

• Stand and squat for long periods of time (up to 12 hours or more) with scheduled breaks.
• Short and long‑distance walking required.
• Use of stairs and step stools.
• Use force when pushing/pulling carts that weigh on average 50lbs.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding high stress environment.
• Operation of kitchen machinery.
• Frequently lift an average weight of 25lbs with a maximum of 50lbs; if weights may exceed 50lbs the assistance of another person or a lifting aid is mandatory.
• Frequently reach below waist, waist to shoulder and above shoulder with frequent neck/back/torso twisting from left to right without restriction.
• Perform repetitive movements at the wrist, including side to side/up or down and multiple grasps of an average of 10lbs with a maximum of 25lbs.
• Occasional exposure to manual dexterity with the ability to type and use 10‑key.

Working Conditions Environment

• Ability to hear and understand verbal instruction as well as other sounds such as safety alarms/signals.
• Ability to communicate effectively; written and orally in English.
• Must be able to see without impairment for inspection purposes and ability to read small text such as product warning labels.
• Exposure to extreme hot and cold environments.
• Ability to work with in a rotational schedule (6 weeks on and 2 weeks off or as per manager’s discretion/business needs).
• Ability to work safely and navigate with in small/close quarters and congested areas.
• May be exposed periodically to elevated noise and surroundings.
• Ability and willingness to travel/work long rotations away from home.

Candidate Requirements

• 1+ years Dishwashing experience or equivalent experience, preferably in a remote camp or hotel/hospitality industries or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Valid food safe certification preferred.
• First aid certification preferred.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with or without supervision.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel/work long rotations away from home.
• Must be able to pass a background check and urine analysis.
• Must provide your own transportation to and from the facility.