Utility

SSP Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP America is hiring a Utility/Dishwasher Worker to keep our airport restaurants clean and sanitary. You will handle dishwashing, surface cleaning, and stock rotation, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for guests and team members.

The role requires 18+, 6 months in retail/food service, and English proficiency. Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to accommodations during the application process.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 6 months' experience in retail or food service environment.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Must read, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests and receive instructions.
• Food handlers permit, as required by law.
• Brand certification, as required.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive guest experience by cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment (floors, tables, counters, etc.).
• Remove refuse to designated areas.
• Clear and reset tables between seatings and transport service-ware to the kitchen.
• Wash dishes by hand or load dishwasher and return them to storage.
• Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of food items.
• Load/unload supply trucks between storage and work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading English

Customer service

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

We are passionate about bringing cool, authentic restaurants to airports that reflect a taste of place.

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.