Utility Technician Part-Time

Thrivemore; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrivemore is seeking a dedicated dishwashing attendant to support our kitchen operations in Concord, NC. You will wash and sanitize dishes, maintain clean prep areas, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

This on-site role requires reliability, basic knowledge of food safety, and the ability to stand for long periods. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Join a team-focused setting that values cleanliness and efficiency in serving meals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food service preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes using machines or sinks.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen work areas.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with general cleaning duties as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Cleaning sanitation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dish machines

Sinks

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and utensils using dish machines or three-compartment sinks.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely, ensuring proper chemical use, water temperature, and sanitation standards are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen work areas, equipment, utensils, and food preparation spaces.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, service areas, and related facilities as assigned.
• Properly store clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in designated locations.
• Sort, remove, and dispose of trash and recyclables; clean and sanitize garbage containers.
• Sweep, scrub, and mop kitchen floors and assist with general cleaning duties to maintain a safe work environment.
• Stock food service supplies, utensils, and equipment in serving stations, storage areas, refrigerators, and cupboards as needed.
• This position is designated as essential to the operations of the organization. Team members in this role may be required to report into work (on-site at the community) during emergencies, inclement weather, or other situations when the organization remains operational.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including HIPAA and the Code of Conduct, completing required training and reporting concerns promptly.

Physical Demands

• Always required to use hands and arms to wash, scrub, lift, load, unload, and operate dishwashing equipment and cleaning tools.
• Always required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Always required to use visual acuity and manual dexterity to identify clean versus soiled items and properly store sanitized dishware and equipment.
• Frequently required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift heavier items with assistance or equipment.
• Frequently required to kneel, crouch, or reach for cleaning, stocking, and trash removal tasks
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Always works indoors in a kitchen or food service area in close proximity to dish machines, hot water, steam, and cleaning equipment.
• Frequently exposed to heat, steam, noise, moisture, and kitchen odors.
• Frequently works in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive meal service and sanitation requirements.
• Occasionally exposed to wet floors, minor cuts, burns, or slips despite safety precautions.
• Must follow safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures at all times.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in the food service industry preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to safely operate dish machines, sinks, and cleaning equipment according to procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks, lift supplies, and stand for extended periods.