Utility Team Member

Parkhurst Dining; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE meal during your shift

20% discount on any food purchase

Paid time off

Management career advancement opportunities

Access to continuous development

Eligibility for 401(k), vision, dental and medical plans

Job summary

A family-owned culinary service in Pittsburgh is seeking a kitchen cleaner to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas. The role involves sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning all equipment, and supporting dish room operations. Successful candidates will have the ability to lift weights as needed and follow a structured cleaning schedule. Benefits include free meals during shifts, discounts on food, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow a cleaning schedule and maintain proper personal hygiene.
• Capable of standing and walking 100% of the time.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs and frequent lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean all kitchen equipment, coolers, and storage areas according to standards.
• Keep kitchen and service area floors swept and mopped.
• Support dish room during busy periods.

Job description

This is a Monday through Friday, daylight position with a pay rate starting at $15 / hour.

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We believe that food is best when made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, & served with a smile. This culinary experience is uniquely and authentically Parkhurst. If you’ve been searching for a place where you can do what you love, love what you do and have room to grow, consider joining our team! Parkhurst Dining is part of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, a regional portfolio of foodservice concepts serving 50 million guests annually in its restaurants, on college and corporate campuses and in every state through its online store.

Job Summary

Responsible for cleaning all kitchen equipment, coolers, storage areas and other related spaces according to Parkhurst standards and procedures under strict sanitary conditions.

Essential Functions

• Keep all kitchen floors, coolers, and bakery and service area floors swept and mopped.
• Clean all equipment in kitchen, coolers, bakery, and service areas.
• Support dish room through busy periods.
• Clean all kitchen counter tops and shine all stainless steel at least three times a week.
• Empty all trash cans.
• Wipe down dining room tables.
• Follow cleaning schedule as provided by management, using “clean as you go” techniques.
• Assist with catering deliveries and pick‑ups.
• Follow cleaning schedule as provided by management, using “clean as you go” techniques.
• Maintain an open line of communication with management, informing them of products and supplies needed.
• Follow the uniform dress code and maintain proper personal hygiene.
• Follow all Parkhurst Hospitality Gold Standards. Uses Smile Plus hospitality imperatives.
• Assist fellow team members at every opportunity.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Perform The Essential Functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking – 100% of time.
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently lifting up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• FREE meal during your shift
• 20% discount on any food purchase at Eat’n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining.
• Paid time off
• Management career advancement opportunities
• Access to continuous development with Smile Universe
• Eligibility for 401(k), vision, dental and medical plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.