Senior Utility Worker

Sodexo; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Shift meals

Paid time off

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Senior Utility Worker for our EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY location. This full-time role involves maintaining kitchen areas, equipment and utensils, with hands-on leadership for fellow staff.

The position requires flexible shifts and reliable availability, with duties spanning dishwashing, surface cleaning and supply transfers. You will contribute to a safe, efficient dining and service environment while supporting daily operations and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and adaptable to changing tasks.
• Reliability in schedule and duties.
• Maintain safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Wash dishes/pots by hand or in a machine and polish silverware.
• Sweep, mop, and clean floors; dispose of garbage properly.
• Wipe down work surfaces, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks.
• Move supplies between storage and work areas as needed.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts; meet business needs.
• Other duties as assigned by account requirements.

Skills

Team player

Adaptable

Reliable

Safety minded

Job description

Senior Utility Worker

Location: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY - 10481013

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $14 - $16

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Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Utility Worker at Sodexo, you are a team unifier and solutions driver. Your dedication to team needs and client solutions will make an everyday impact for your colleagues and our customers. You will be responsible for maintaining a variety of kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils. You will act as the senior person, providing direction to employees within your scope of responsibility.

Responsibilities include

• Maintain and clean kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Wash dishes/pots by hand or in a machine and polish silverware
• Sweep, mop, and clean floor, and remove garbage to designated areas.
• Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks
• Transfers supplies and equipment within and between storage and work areas such as pantry and dish room.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 1 or more years of related experience.
• Additional Requirements: Possess a valid driver's license

What We Offer

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life's important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family's wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo's standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free "shift" meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo's benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.