Kitchen Utility Worker

ASM Global; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Part-time Kitchen Utility Worker at The Oncenter in Syracuse, NY. The role covers dishwashing and sanitation across kitchen and service areas, with a focus on quality and compliance. Nights, weekends, and some overnights are required, averaging 0–29 hours weekly.

Experience in fast-paced settings is preferred; ServeSafe certification is a plus. The company emphasizes an inclusive culture and professional standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months’ experience in a food & beverage or warehouse environment preferred.
• ServeSafe certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Wash all kitchen equipment and dishes in the kitchen, including pots, pans, and banquet ware.
• Maintain safe floors and clean storage areas in kitchen and service areas.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and stocked following sanitation standards.
• Provide professional appearance and attitude with coworkers at all times.
• Support guest satisfaction by adhering to NYS laws and company policies.

Skills

High-Volume Environment

Punctuality

Teamwork

Hospitality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION: Kitchen Utility Worker DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage REPORTS TO: Executive Chef FLSA STATUS: Part-time / Non-Exempt VENUE(S): The Oncenter PAY RATE: $17.40/hour HOURS: Nights, weekends, occasional overnights; 0-29 hours/week

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you.

THE ROLE

As a Kitchen Utility Worker at The Oncenter, you will be responsible for performing all dishwashing tasks, and the overall sanitation in all areas of the kitchen and customer service area. All assigned tasks must be completed efficiently and in accordance with established guidelines to ensure quality and consistency standards are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wash all equipment and dishes in the kitchen, including, but not limited to, pots, pans, trays, and banquet service ware. Ensure all dishes, pots, pans, and trays are clean when removed from automatic dishwasher. Return all kitchen equipment to its proper storage area.
• Maintain safe floors in kitchen and customer service work areas. Thoroughly clean all hard tile floors periodically throughout the day, and at the end of the day, including food storage room, walk in cooler, and freezer room.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and stocked work area following sanitation standards.
• Maintain a professional appearance, and professional relationship with coworkers at all times.
• Provide total guest satisfaction through skilled and capable service in accordance with New York State laws and regulations as well as Company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months’ experience in a food & beverage or warehouse environment preferred.
• ServeSafe certification a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and attitude are essential.
• Must be able to be on time for your shift and maintain reliable attendance.
• Must be able to work and maintain standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Must take direction well and work well individually and as a team.
• Exceptional hospitality and customer service skills, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet service demand levels, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to walk/stand/sit for long periods of time.
• Must have the physical ability to maneuver around the venue, at times walking and/or standing for 8-10 hours or greater, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying 50 lbs+, and frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting.
• Must have the physical ability to bend, stoop, and maneuver around facility(ies), at times extensive walking and/or standing for 8-10 hours or greater as required.
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility to move quickly to the different areas of the facility as demands require.
• Ability to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. Legends Global is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, encouraging Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans to apply. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.