POSITION SUMMARY

• Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, china equipment, flatware and glassware.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to the highest sanitation standards.
• Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags.
• Breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris.
• Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items
• Washes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators, walk-ins, etc.
• Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
• Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas.
• Cleans dish machine and dish area after each meal period.
• Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms.
• Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals and paper towels.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
• Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, clear of debris and dry.
• Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
• Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in their proper places.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Experience

• No prior experience necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical Abilities Lift /Carry
• Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs. or less F (Frequently)
• Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs. F (Frequently)
• Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs. F (Frequently)
• Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs. F (Frequently)
• Reach Outward C (Constantly) Over 100 lbs. O (Occasionally)
• Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)
• Climb O (Occasionally)
• Crawl N (Not Applicable)
• Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)
• Bend F (Frequently)
• Push / Pull
• 12 lbs. or less F (Frequently)
• 13-25 lbs. F (Frequently)
• 26-40 lbs. F (Frequently)
• 41-100 lbs. F (Frequently)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non weather) and extreme heat (non weather and weather related)