Utility Worker

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* Location:

** Claremont, CA
** Job Posting

Title:

** Utility Worker
** Job Details and Requirement:
**** Department:
** Dining Services           
** Supervisor:
** General Manager, Dining Services
** Last Updated:
** 1.16.2025
** GENERAL DESCRIPTION
** The Utility position washes dishes, cups, utensils, pots, pans and other service ware items in the dish room; sanitizes and breaks down the dish machine and dish room; sweeps and mops the kitchen, dish room, and service areas; keeps the dish room and storage of pots/pans organized and sanitary; returns kitchen and catering service items to their appropriate storage areas, removes trash, compost, and boxes throughout the shift, cleans the restroom, and rotates between duties as needed.  

Sanitation is a key element of this job.

This is a bargaining unit position. Union dues are required.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Set up the dish machine and three-compartment pot sink before the start of the meal.
* Wash all dishes, cups, utensils and other service ware in dishroom. Keep the tray return empty during the entire meal. Wash all pots and pans at the three-compartment sink, changing out compartments as needed to maintain cleanliness.
* Return all kitchen and catering supplies/smallwares to assigned areas.
* Empty all kitchen trash cans as needed. Break down boxes and take them to recycling bins as needed. Weigh and record food waste/compost, and empty into appropriate bins outdoors.
* Sweep, scrub and mop kitchen and dishroom floors.  Sweep and mop service areas floors.
* Keep dishroom and pots/pans storage area organized and sanitary. Return dishes, cups, and utensils to café at end of meal service.
* Final cleaning of all service items; sanitation and break down of dish machine and final sweeping and mopping of dishroom. Final removal of all trash cans, food waste bins, and empty boxes.
* Clean and sanitize employee restrooms as scheduled.
* May be assigned to assist Porter with kitchen deliveries, rotating stock and organizing walk-ins, including cleaning of glass and stainless steel.  Break down boxes and separate them for recycling.
* May be assigned to work on daily sanitation schedule including sweeping and mopping of walk-ins and storerooms, and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
* May be assigned to be café beverage and supplies runner.  Set-up and maintain café beverage stations, including restocking items throughout meal periods.  Properly break down equipment at end of meal period, and ensure equipment and station are cleaned and sanitized.  Re-assemble equipment at beverage stations upon cleaning.  Restock café cups, dishes, and utensils throughout meal periods before items run out.
* May be assigned to set-up, maintain, and clean frozen yogurt machine.
* Perform other essential duties and tasks as needed.
** REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

** The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
* Ability to speak basic English and follow oral and written instructions in English.
* Ability to work and interact well with a diverse community of co-workers, students, staff and faculty.
* Knowledge of and ability to follow safety and sanitation standards at all times.
* Professionalism in interactions with co-workers,…