JOB TITLE: Food Service Utility Worker

EMPLOYER: Spokane Treatment and Recovery Services

DEPARTMENT: Withdrawal Management

REPORTS TO: Operations and Facilities Manager

SALARY: $17.25

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time, not benefits eligible

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2/1/2024

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for cooking and general housekeeping.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs varies housekeeping and cleaning duties throughout the facility

· Escort clients to the laundry room and assist with laundry as needed

· Assist in planning and preparation of lunch and dinner menus for up to 40 clients and staff

· Load and unload dishwasher as needed.

· Wash pots, pans, and other equipment as needed.

· Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen, i.e. mopping floors, emptying trash, etc.

· Assist in purchasing, loading, and unloading of food and supplies.

· Maintain operation of all kitchen equipment.

· Responsible for proper storage of all kitchen chemicals.

· Responsible for maintaining regulatory health standards for kitchen, all food storage rooms, and refrigeration units.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Food Handlers Card

· Computer skills required: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

COMPETENCIES:

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

· Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

· Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.

• Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.