Lead Utility Porter, (Banquets)

About the role

The Lead Utility Porter is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, kitchens, food & beverage venues, and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards. This position also assists management with coordinating and assisting the Utility Porter team in all aspects of the department.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, kitchens, food & beverage venues, and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards
• Clean and sanitize kitchen hoods, stoves, grills, ovens, broilers, burner tops, steamers, kettles, braisers, deep fryers, dishwasher machines, stainless steel counters, drains, etc.
• Pick up and dispose of trash and cardboard, in all kitchens and F&B venues
• Wash, clean, and polish equipment to ensure it is ready for use
• Clean entire kitchen areas including but not limited to work areas, freezers, walk-ins, walls, ceilings, hoods, fans, floors, drains, and any areas assigned by management
• Conduct various inventory counts when assigned and fill requisition as required
• Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Protect company tools, equipment, machines, and other assets in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Operate cleaning equipment and tools to ensure only clean and sanitary items are used in the kitchen, including operating the dish machine, pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor
• When assigned, assist with all aspects of dish washing & pot washing as well as sorting and cleaning dishes, silverware, glasses, utensils, and assorted items
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, F&B venues, back dock, dumpster, and utility work, as well as back of the house areas
• Operate machinery such as pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, tuggers, forklifts, and mobile golf carts
• Protect Company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Politely provide advice and instruction to fellows Members to enhance their performance
• Check workstations to ensure they are organized, clean, and correctly set up, and provide food safety audits as needed
• Ensure breaks and meal periods are organized efficiently and maintain schedule to ensure accurate coverage
• Communicate issues and Member violations to Stewarding leadership
• Aid in managing Member work assignments and work details when necessary
• Aid in training and onboarding new Members
• Aid in facilitating daily Stand-Up meetings
• Aid in inventories as needed

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma required
• Previous experience in stewarding preferred
• Some experience with inventory controls and systems, storeroom principles, and procurement processes are preferred
• Ability to frequently climb, stand-on and work from a ladder, while working overhead for extended periods
• Ability to complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with guests, management, Members, and other outside contacts
• Must have a valid Drivers’ License and clean driving record
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills; be able to function under time constraints and deadlines with attention to detail
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include holidays, nights, and weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibility

Qualification Requirements

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls
• The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The Member must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke