Utility Worker - Virginia State University

Austin Grill LLC; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Grill LLC in Petersburg, Virginia is seeking a Utility Worker to help maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our campus dining spaces. This essential role supports both front- and back-of-house operations, ensuring guests enjoy a safe and efficient dining experience.

The ideal candidate will understand food safety standards, work well in a team, and manage the physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures and practices.
• Ability to collaborate and work well within a team.
• Ability to handle physical demands of the job.
• Flexibility to adjust to varying tasks and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all dining and kitchen areas to meet standards.
• Operate dishwashers efficiently and maintain them.
• Handle waste disposal and support recycling efforts.
• Restock dining supplies for smooth operations.
• Assist with basic food prep tasks.
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines. Report issues promptly.

Skills

Understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures

Ability to collaborate and work well within a team

Ability to handle physical demands of the job

Flexibility to adjust to varying tasks and schedules

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Utility Worker, where you'll play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and welcoming atmosphere of our campus dining spaces. In this essential position, you’ll support both front- and back-of-house operations, helping ensure every guest enjoys a safe, comfortable, and efficient dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all dining and kitchen areas to meet standards.
• Operate dishwashers efficiently and maintain them.
• Handle waste disposal and support recycling efforts.
• Restock dining supplies for smooth operations.
• Assist with basic food prep tasks.
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines. Report issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures and practices.
• Ability to collaborate and work well within a team.
• Ability to handle physical demands of the job.
• Flexibility to adjust to varying tasks and schedules.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.