Kitchen Utility Technician

Camillus House; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Camillus House is seeking a dependable Kitchen Utility Technician / Dishwasher in South Florida to maintain a clean, safe dining environment for clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors. You will operate dishwashing equipment, support daily food service operations, and help ensure health and safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation procedures, and the ability to perform duties in a fast-paced setting while maintaining respect and compassion for vulnerable

Qualifications

• Strong service-minded attitude and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize dishes and utensils.
• Sort, rinse, load, run, and unload dishwashing machines per sanitation standards.
• Monitor temperatures of dishwashing cycles to ensure cleanliness.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dishwashing station and surrounding areas.
• Follow the master cleaning schedule to uphold sanitation standards.
• Transport clean tableware to storage areas and ensure adequate supply.
• Comply with health department regulations and food handling guidelines.

Skills

Service orientation

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are:

Camillus House serves people who are poor and homeless in South Florida. Guided by the teachings of St. John of God, we provide housing, healthcare, and supportive services rooted in our core values of Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility.

Description

Camillus House serves people who are poor and homeless in South Florida. Guided by the teachings of St. John of God, we provide housing, healthcare, and supportive services rooted in our core values of Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility.

Who You Are

A dependable and service-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen and dining environment. You work well independently and collaboratively, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate respect and compassion when serving vulnerable populations.

What You’ll Do

Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas by operating dishwashing equipment, cleaning food preparation areas, and supporting daily food service operations. This role ensures compliance with health and safety standards while helping create a safe and welcoming dining experience for clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Kitchen Utility Technician / Dishwasher maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and dining environment for clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors. This role supports daily food service operations by ensuring dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and food preparation areas meet health and safety standards.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, glassware, and kitchen tools.
• Sort, rinse, load, run, and unload dishwashing machines according to sanitation standards.
• Monitor dishwashing machine temperatures to ensure sanitary cycles.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dishwashing station and surrounding kitchen areas.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as needed.
• Follow the master cleaning schedule to maintain sanitation standards.
• Sort and stack clean dishes and transport them to appropriate storage areas.
• Maintain adequate supply of clean tableware for kitchen and dining operations.
• Follow all health department regulations and food handling guidelines.
• Safely handle tableware and equipment to prevent breakage or loss.
• Remove trash and transport waste to designated dumpster areas.
• Maintain positive working relationships with kitchen staff and other departments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support kitchen operations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to support and uphold the mission of Camillus House.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity when working with vulnerable populations.