Utility Kitchen Staff

Restaura; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaura in Whippany, NJ is seeking a dependable General Kitchen / Utility team member to support dishwashing, cleanliness, basic food prep, and receiving deliveries in a busy kitchen.

You'll work closely with the kitchen team to keep operations running smoothly, maintain high sanitation standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience for residents.

Prioritizes teamwork, reliability, and flexibility, with evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Flexible availability, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, dish area, and workspaces.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils in a timely manner.
• Assist with basic food prep as needed.
• Support receiving and storing deliveries.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Work as part of a team to keep service running smoothly.

Skills

Reliable

Teamwork

Attention to cleanliness

Fast-paced

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Kitchen / Utility / Dishwasher

At Restaura, we believe every role in the kitchen contributes to something bigger. We’re looking for a dependable General Kitchen / Utility team member who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly and delivering a great dining experience for our residents.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll support the kitchen team through dishwashing, cleanliness, basic food prep, and receiving deliveries—helping ensure everything behind the scenes runs efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, dish area, and workspaces
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils in a timely manner
• Assist with basic food prep as needed
• Support receiving and storing deliveries
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safety standards
• Work as part of a team to keep service running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Flexible availability, including some weekends

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous dishwashing or kitchen utility experience (not required)

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, active kitchen
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why Restaura

This isn’t just a kitchen job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that values hospitality, connection, and quality every day.