Utility

SSP Group; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP America in Ashburn is hiring for Utility/Dishwasher Workers to keep our restaurants clean and sanitized for guests and team members.

Responsibilities include cleaning surfaces, stocking, clearing tables, operating dishwashing, and assisting guests with specific requests. Compliance with food handler permits and brand certifications is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Minimum 6 months' experience in retail or food service.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with guests and receive instructions.
• Experience in dealing with problems involving guest service.
• Food handlers permit, as required by law.
• Brand certification, as required.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive guest experience by cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment (e.g., floors, ceiling tiles, walls, windows, worktables, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, storage areas).
• Remove refuse to designated areas.
• Clear and reset tables in dining areas between seatings and transport service-ware to the kitchen for cleaning.
• Scrape food from dirty dishes, pots, and pans and wash by hand or load dishwasher.
• Clean equipment using chemicals to meet sanitary standards; may include heavy equipment.
• Assist guests with requests and communicate needs to server/supervisor.
• Load/unload supply trucks and transfer between storage and work areas.
• Stock, date, rotate, and check temperature of food items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in retail/food service

Verbal and written communication

English language proficiency

Guest service problem solving

Stand for long periods

Read/speak English

Food handlers permit

Brand certification

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Full-time and Part-time positions available.

Our Utility/Dishwasher positions at SSP have the very important role of keeping our restaurants and units clean and sanitized for both our guests and our team

Here are a few things you can expect when you join our team as a Utility/Dishwasher Worker

• Create a positive guest experience by cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas
• Maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment (i.e., floors, ceiling tiles, walls, windows, worktables, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, storage areas, etc.)
• Removes refuse to designated areas.
• Clear and reset tables in dining areas between seatings, as needed and transports service-ware to the kitchen for cleaning
• Scrape food from dirty dishes, pots, and pans and wash them by hand or load dishwasher and return them to their proper storage place.
• Clean equipment using specific chemicals to meet sanitary standards; may include the use of heavy equipment
• Assist all guests with specific requests and communicate special needs to server/supervisor
• Load/unload supply trucks transferring between storage and work areas
• Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of food items
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Other Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Minimum 6 months' experience working in retail or food service environment
• High school diploma preferred
• Verbal and written communication
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and receive instructions
• Experience in dealing with problems involving guest service
• Food handlers permit, as required by law
• Brand certification, as required
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.