Westminster Canterbury

WHAT YOU WILL DO: Under the guidance of the Executive Chef, this position is responsible for the general oversight of the utility team. This position ensures that the kitchen sanitation and washing of pots and dishes in accordance with current applicable federal, state, local standards, guidelines and regulations. Wash dishes, utensils, and pots. Operate dish washing equipment. Distribute and store clean pots, dishes and utensils. Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures. Conducts supply inventories and reports shortages to designated personnel. Inspects supplies, equipment, and work areas in order to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards. Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner. Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Ensures that master deep clean schedule is completed daily Ensures utility aides are properly trained regarding sanitation, equipment handling chemical usage, and safety procedures. Has ability to cope with some problems. Confers with Chef regarding unusual problems. Empty trash containers as required. Sweep and mop all floors in the kitchen, wait staff area and any other places as directed by supervisor. Clean and break down dish machine. Clean and organize pot sinks. Maintain assigned work station in a safe and sanitary condition. Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code. Follow safety regulations; report injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor. Complete in-service training and education compliance as assigned. All other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: Prior kitchen sanitation experience is helpful. Good communication skills: ability to get along with others. Demonstrates flexibility and patience, works as a member of a team Maintains uniforms in a clean and neat condition. Ability to read, speak and understand English to communicate with supervisor, team members and residents, and to read cleaning chemicals and products instructions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Capable of prolonged standing and walking continuously for entire shift. Pushing dish racks, frequent stooping and bending, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to see and hear, or to use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that sanitation standards are maintained according to federal, state and local requirements. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher, dish machine and other cleaning equipment. Will work in Kitchen and Dish room. Performance of job tasks will involve exposure to cleaning chemicals requiring precautions.