General Utility

Position Summary

The General Utility position maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, plateware and utensils in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition. Assists in food preparation procedures. Fosters a culture aligned with the TSFR Roadmap, including Our Core Purpose, Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Essential Job Functions

• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in dishwashing machine (50%*)
• Washes pots, pans and trays by hand and/or machine (15%*)
• Completes all assigned prep work (10%*)
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area (10%*)
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors (5%*)
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles (5%*)
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down dish machine (5%*)

Physical Demands

• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves
• Works indoors (90%*), outdoors (10%*)
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others
• Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects and reach with hands and arms
• Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and loud noise
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift and carry dish racks weighing up to 40 pounds on a regular and continuing basis
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move from area to area
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Work Environment

• Frequently required to work in a team environment, handle a fast-paced environment and be flexible and willing to accept change
• Must have the ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing
• On occasion, may be necessary to travel in an automobile to other locations in the field either alone or accompanied by a co-worker