Lead General Utility Worker – Food Service & Sanitation

Aramark; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead General Utility Worker at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. The role oversees front and back of house facilities, guides utility staff, and ensures cleanliness and sanitation across dishes, equipment, and storage areas.

The candidate will train associates, maintain safety standards, and support general maintenance tasks while delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to exercise judgment to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Extensive knowledge of proper use and cleaning techniques for kitchen equipment including steamers, ovens, mixers, grills, and dishwashing equipment.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of basic sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Trains and guides utility staff on job duties and proper safety and sanitation procedures
• Ensures guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintains and cleans a dishwashing station, three compartment sink, storerooms, refrigerators, and related areas.
• Ensures equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management
• Performs other light maintenance and custodial tasks
• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation

Skills

Leadership

Judgment

Teamwork

Independence

Equipment cleaning

Sanitation

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead General Utility Worker at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. The role oversees front and back of house facilities, guides utility staff, and ensures cleanliness and sanitation across dishes, equipment, and storage areas.

The candidate will train associates, maintain safety standards, and support general maintenance tasks while delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced environment.