Utility Associate - X Center Apex Grille

About the role

The Apex Grille at M1 Concourse's X Center is looking for dependable utility professionals to join our opening team. This is an important kitchen position—not an afterthought. You'll operate commercial warewashing equipment, maintain dish and pot areas, support kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, handle waste and organization, and help the culinary team stay ready for service. Restaurant experience is helpful, but reliability, work ethic and attitude matter more. We're looking for someone who notices what needs to be done, takes pride in a clean workplace and understands that every position contributes to the guest experience. We'll provide training on our equipment, sanitation procedures and kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate the commercial dish machine safely and efficiently in accordance with training, manufacturer guidance and established procedures.
• Sort, scrape, rinse, rack and wash plates, glassware, flatware, serving pieces and other serviceware using the appropriate washing method.
• Wash pots, pans, sheet trays, utensils, storage containers and cooking tools using the dish machine or three-compartment sink as appropriate.
• Inspect washed items for cleanliness, sanitation, damage and residue and rewash items that do not meet established standards.
• Test sanitizer concentrations, monitor dish-machine temperatures and complete required chemical, temperature and cleaning records accurately.
• Use approved detergents, rinse agents and sanitizers at the proper concentrations and replenish products as needed.
• Allow cleaned items to air-dry completely and properly sort, store and protect them from contamination or damage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary dish area including sinks, counters, racks, carts, shelving, walls and equipment exteriors.
• Set up the dish area before service, confirming that the dish machine, sinks, drains, racks, mats, chemicals, tools and supplies are clean, operational and properly arranged.
• Replenish clean serviceware, cookware, utensils and smallwares to designated kitchen, bar and service locations throughout the shift.
• Clean and sanitize removable kitchen-equipment components, smallwares and other assigned items without damaging surfaces or equipment.
• Assist with end-of-night kitchen cleaning, including floors, drains, walls, equipment exteriors, work surfaces and other assigned back-of-house areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash, food waste and recycling; break down cardboard; and maintain designated waste areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Handle, label, store and use cleaning chemicals according to product instructions, Safety Data Sheets and required protective-equipment procedures; never mix incompatible chemicals and promptly report spills or exposure incidents.
• Identify and promptly report broken or chipped serviceware, equipment malfunctions, plumbing concerns, supply shortages and sanitation or safety issues.
• Keep floors, mats, drains and traffic areas clean, dry and free of hazards and respond promptly to spills using appropriate cleaning methods and warning signage.
• Assist with receiving, stocking and organizing back-of-house supplies while supporting culinary, service, stewarding, event and operations Team Members as needed.
• Complete assigned opening, transition and closing checklists while maintaining compliance with M1 Concourse policies, Apex Grille procedures and applicable health, sanitation, chemical-handling and safety requirements.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off