General Utility Worker I - Kutztown University

About the role

The General Utility Worker I serves a variety of essential back-of-house and front-of-house Food & Beverage (F&B) roles. This position requires maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment and gaining extensive knowledge of the proper use and cleaning techniques for kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record food and equipment temperature
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including pot/dish wash and deep clean duties
• Attend in-house training sessions
• Maintain personal hygiene, appearance, and uniform to company regulations at all times
• Comply with and assist in promoting the company’s health and safety policy
• Comply with and assist in promoting the company’s policies and procedures
• Ensure all food hygiene regulations are adhered to
• Assist chefs with checking in food deliveries, ensuring only the highest standards of produce are accepted
• Ensure food storage aligns with food hygiene regulations and that stock rotation systems are followed
• Perform cleaning duties associated with service equipment and/or furniture
• Prepare service areas and/or service points
• Accurately store food items and equipment after service

Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet company commitments.

Requirements

• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Courteous manner
• Flexible approach to hours and duties

Qualifications

This role may have physical demands, including but not limited to lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. It may also require uniforms and/or the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).