Kitchen Utility/Heavy Cleaner

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provides support for the chefs and cooks in maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen, including deep cleaning of kitchen equipment and facilities.

CORE SCOPE OF POSITION

• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains the Butch Shop equipment to include cutting board, walls and floorings.

• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, silverware, china, glassware, cooking utensils and banquet supplies.

• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains all kitchen equipment including cutting board, steam tables, deep fryers, boiler, ovens, steamers, speed racks, and shelves, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, dishwashing machine, and etc.

• Removes trash/laundry bags and transports to for laundry pick-up or dumpsters.

• Cleans and washes garbage cans.

• Separates trash, recycle, cardboard, etc. in the kitchen areas.

• Cleans walls, light fixtures, ceilings and fans in surrounding areas.

• Removes, transports, and returns mats.

• Sweeps and mops floors.

• Cleans drains and walls.

• Takes apart and cleans stoves and surrounding areas.

• Cleans under and around equipment (pulls out equipment on wheels).

• Cleans hoods/boilers including pulling filters and checking drip pans.

• Cleans ceiling tiles, smokers, stock pot and friar filters.

• Deep cleans the venue floors including carpets.

• Stocks and maintains proper inventory level.

• Assists in the storage and organization of shipment stock as needed.

• Responds to calls regarding trash, laundry, spills, etc. ensuring guest satisfaction.

• Responds to emergency calls quickly or refers to supervisor as needed.

• Performs minor maintenance checks and repairs on dishwashing machines.

• Assists the chefs and/or Utility Supervisor with banquet events set-up, breakdown and restock of equipment and food while ensuring that food is presented in an appealing and appetizing manner.

• Ensures all health regulations are maintained to prevent food borne illnesses.

• Ensures compliance with and enforces HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and hygiene standards, including cleanliness and sanitation of work area; food areas clean and presentable; and temperature tracking.

• Complies with applicable governmental laws and regulations.

• Follows company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

STYLE SERVICE COMMITTMENT

All Team Members commit to delivering Viejas STYLE Service, our own unique delivery of hospitality service that creates an experience our Guests never want to leave. As a Viejas Team Member, your commitment to - and upholding of --- these standards is important and necessary to ensure Viejas is a place our Guests and Team Members enjoy as a place to stay, play, dine and work!

INTERACTION

• Interacts with peer groups.

SUPERVISION

• Does not provide supervision to others.

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Good verbal, written and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress work environment.

• Must be dependable, timely and have high attention to detail.

• Must be flexible to work different shifts, evenings, and holidays.

Required Experience

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Food Handlers Certificate

EXPERIENCE

• 1 to 2 years of cleaning experience either in restaurant or housekeeping.