Utility Person|Kitchen General Cleaner

The Donohoe Companies, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Hotel room discounts

Daily pay access

Job summary

Donohoe Hospitality Services is hiring a Utility Person|Kitchen General Cleaner in Reston, VA. The role includes cleaning, sanitation of dinnerware, and operating dishwashing equipment in a hotel setting. It requires flexibility, ability to work various shifts, and a commitment to safety and cleanliness.

The position is full-time at a rate of $17 per hour, onsite. Benefits include health, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, room discounts, and daily pay options.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing machines.
• Receive deliveries and place stock items in the proper area.
• Follow safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of loading dock and dumpster area.
• Clean and disinfect dishwashing machine, floors, walls, tables and disposal areas.

Skills

Stand long

Lift heavy items

Job description

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following our Accessibility Accomodation for Applicants page.

Utility Person|Kitchen General Cleaner

• Posted on October 14, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

AC Hotel Reston / Residence Inn Reston
1975 Opportunity Way
Reston, VA 20190, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $17 USD per hour
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: UTILI004361

Description

Come Join our team as a Utility Person|Kitchen General Cleaner

Position Summary

Utility Persons|Kitchen General Cleaners are responsible for the storage and sanitation of all dinnerware, silverware, and glassware in the hotel.

Essential Functions

• Operate dishwashing machines.
• Ensure dishwasher temperature is within the specified range and the chemicals are properly connected to the machine.
• Properly clean and disinfect the dishwashing machine.
• Sweep and mop floors. Check for broken items on the floor and wet areas that may be hazardous and remove the hazard.
• Clean walls, tables, racks, sink floor mats, and disposal areas.
• Clean ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, and ceiling vents.
• Empty all trash cans.
• Perform special cleaning projects as assigned.
• Understand and use safety procedures when using all equipment. Understand chemical hazards and follow safety procedures when using chemicals, chemical compounds, and cleaning products.
• Know the correct temperature for washing, rinsing, and pre-soaking of all pots, pans, utensils, plates, and glasses.
• Receive deliveries and place stock items in the proper area.
• Follow proper sanitation procedures for sanitizing items that are unable to be washed with the dishwasher.
• Maintain cleanliness of the loading dock and dumpster area.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.
• The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands, and employees may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to stand for a long period of time.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Benefits and Perks

Donohoe Hospitality Services is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, leaves of absence, retirement plans, paid time off, and hotel room discounts and MORE! Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance their quality of life in and out of work. * Minimum32 hours/week to qualify

We also offer daily pay access where you can receive your earnings on the same day you work, empowering you to manage your finances easily and confidently.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.