Panera Bread General Utility Worker- University of South Carolina

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera Bread General Utility Worker at University of South Carolina is a role within Aramark's Food Service team in Columbia, SC. You will help keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, sanitized, and well-organized, supporting cooks and servers to deliver quality guest experiences.

The position offers flexible hours including evenings and weekends, with opportunities to grow within Aramark's broader hospitality and facilities services across campuses.

Qualifications

• Basic sanitation procedures understanded.
• Able to follow safety procedures around chemicals.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils.
• Maintains dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas cleaned.
• 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 positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Sanitation procedures

Job description

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Job Description Title: Panera Bread General Utility Worker - University of South Carolina

Requisition #: 684326

Location: COLUMBIA, SC, US

Career Area: Food Service

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Job Description

Are you self-motivated and proud of the work you do? Here at Aramark, we take pride in the level of service and safety we provide! As a General Utility Worker on our team of other service stars, you’ll take on the important task of maintaining the cleanliness of dishes, equipment, and the environments we work in. The best part? It’s just the starting point of your career, so launch your future with us!

Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized
• Maintains dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas cleaned
• 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 positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates an understanding of basic sanitation procedures
• Must be able to follow basic safety procedures due to exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work -our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

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