Utility and Dishroom Worker

About the role

The Bennington College seeks to hire a Utility and Dishroom Worker to join the Dining Services team. This position works full-time, year-round. The hourly rate of pay is $20.02.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper amount of soap and temperature of wash water in sinks before washing pots, pans, dishes, equipment, and utensils on assigned shifts.
• Responsible for the proper amount of sanitizer for the proper sanitation of all items washed, adhering to the VT Board of Health.
• Ensure clean and sanitary condition of the dish machine, conveyor belt, sinks, vats, steamers, and other equipment in the kitchen; clean after each meal.
• Properly sweep, scrub and mop all assigned areas at end of shift. Clean kitchen equipment as assigned.
• Remove trash and recycled items from dining areas and place in proper receptacle. Monitor receptacle usage on a daily basis to ensure continuous cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Maintain adequate supply of cleaning materials and notify management of any shortages. Maintain current knowledge of cleaning supply usage/safety.
• When needed, assist with the retrieval/stocking of food products from/to kitchen storage areas.
• Assist in the proper setup and service of assigned functions.
• Promote a positive and congenial atmosphere and working relationship with students, employees, supervisors and other individuals that this position may come in contact with. Work effectively with other personnel to complete/coordinate designated duties.
• Maintain proper care of equipment. Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management immediately.
• Adhere to proper dress code requirements, as determined by season and function.
• Comply with established sanitation standards and health standards for the kitchen and kitchen storage areas. Observe proper food preparation, handling, and storage techniques.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations, including using appropriate guards and safety devices on all equipment. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Keep informed of all material safety data sheets. Attend and successfully complete/pass College-sponsored safety classes and seminars.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and/or GED equivalent required; previous experience and knowledge of current principles, practices, equipment, materials and methods used in large-scale food production preferred.
• Successful completion of annual Hazardous Communication Training Program, and Food Sanitation (ServSafe) course as required. Ability to understand proper use of chemicals used in the performance of position duties and maintain familiarity with the chemical’s material safety data sheets.
• Good personal cleanliness and hygiene.
• Exceptional customer service skills; demonstrated experience interacting and developing relationships with internal customers. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, respond to requests with a sense of urgency, and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Language Skills: Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions, procedures, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure and inventory, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to solve problems.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and discussing ideas with supervisor. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Good organizational skills.

Benefits

• The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes generous paid time off benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, and a retirement plan with employer match.