Utility Kitchen Staff - FT

Restaura; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaura in Midlothian, VA is seeking a dependable General Kitchen / Utility team member to support dishwashing, cleanliness, basic food prep, and receiving deliveries, helping ensure the kitchen runs smoothly.

This hands-on role requires reliability and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, with flexible weekend availability and a focus on teamwork and food safety standards.

Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required to keep service running.

Qualifications

• Dishwashing, cleanliness, basic food prep, and receiving deliveries.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Flexible weekend availability.
• Teamwork and reliability are essential.

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

Team-oriented

Cleanliness focus

Fast-paced environment

Weekend availability

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