A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.
Surprise, AZ Job Details $13 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Recyclable materials handling Food handling Table cleanliness maintenance Removing debris Drain cleaning Mops Bussing Simple food item preparation Outdoor debris cleaning High school diploma or GED Food service carts Food safety sanitizing procedures Food supply stocking Operating kitchen equipment Assisting food service staff Cleaning messes in dining areas Communication skills Mechanical knowledge Entry level Waste transport
Full Job Description Position Summary:
The Culinary Associate is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing dishes, silverware, pots and pans etc. Sanitizing trash containers, food carts, utility carts, cleaning and sanitizing dish room area and any other general cleaning duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assists in preparing foods and drinks. Serves and replenishes food supply. Cleans cafeteria and/or kitchen areas, which includes: wiping down tables, placing trays in the proper location, picking up trash, sweeping and mopping floors, loading dishwashers cleaning refrigerators and freezers, cleaning ovens, and putting garbage cans in proper locations. Prepares cafeteria for meals, which includes: placing food in hot carts, rotating foods, preparing and monitoring the availability of utensils and napkins, preparing trays, placing scoops and/or spoons for serving. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Cleans and maintains floors in walk-in and kitchen areas. Cleans all drains in kitchen. Cleans all major equipment, hoods and facility on a scheduled basis when assigned. Removes trash and recyclable items and transports to collection areas. Perform other functions as assigned by the Director of Culinary Services.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES
: Collaboration Skills. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Knowledge of principles of operation of mechanical systems. Ethical Conduct. Ability to perform tasks independently. Knowledge of tools, equipment, and methods of system service and repair.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef's knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, reach, lift, band, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
TRAVEL:
This position requires no travel.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required
