Paramount Events - Utility Team Member

Paramount Events; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Referral program

401K after 1 year

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Shift meal provided

Job summary

Paramount Events is seeking a dependable Utility Team Member to support daily dining operations. You will maintain clean dining and kitchen areas, wash cookware and dinnerware, and assist with waste removal while upholding sanitation and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate is reliable, works well in a team, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. A Food Handler's certification and physical ability to lift 40 pounds are preferred. Flexible schedule and paid training are offered.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and reliability are essential core requirements.
• Basic ware washing experience and food safety awareness.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Must maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and organized kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash cookware and dinnerware.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed.
• Take out garbage, recycling, and compost to appropriate disposal areas; as needed
• Note when cleaning products are needed and inform supervisor
• Follow schedule and alert supervisor when there is a conflict
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards
• Ensure opening/closing duties are met correctly and consistently
• Handle kitchen equipment properly and store it when not in use

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Physical stamina

Food safety mindset

Education

Food Handler's certification

Job description

Description

Paramount Events is seeking a dependable and hardworking Utility Team Member to support the daily operations of one of our corporate dining accounts. This role is responsible for maintaining clean and organized kitchen and dining areas, washing cookware and dinnerware, assisting with waste removal, and supporting overall sanitation and food safety standards. The ideal candidate is reliable, works well in a team environment, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced setting.

Duties and Responsibilities for Utility

• Maintain a consistent work pace, and effectively use one’s time
• Wash cookware and dinnerware in appropriate areas
• Sweep and mop floors as needed
• Take out garbage, recycling, and compost to appropriate disposal areas; as needed
• Note when cleaning products are needed, and sharing Culinary Management
• Follow schedule, alert supervisor when there is a conflict
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards, maintaining clean and tidy work areas
• Ensure all opening/closing duties are being met correctly and consistently
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is being handled properly when in use and stored properly when not in use, note when equipment/items are not functioning

Requirements

• Food Handler's certification
• Basic ware washing knowledge, ability to wash pots, pans, dinnerware
• Basic cleaning knowledge, ability to sweep, mop, deep clean equipment
• Effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and lift at least 40 pounds

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Referral program
• 401K eligible after 1 year of employment
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Shift meal provided