Kitchen Utility

SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Utility worker is responsible for assisting in the efficient operation of the kitchen by maintaining cleanliness standards through the operation of dishwashing equipment and sinks, removing garbage, cleaning of equipment and work areas, including the sweeping and mopping of floors.  The Kitchen Utility worker will also assist in general food preparation for events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for operating the dishwashing machine, ensuring water temperature is correct and soap and drying agents are connected and working properly.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing their areas to create a safe and sanitary environment for internal and external guests.
• Maintain organization of dishware, smallwares, pots and pans in storage room.
• Responsible for thorough cleaning of the food preparation areas in the kitchen including walls, floors and other areas as necessary.
• Responsible for removing garbage and recyclables from the kitchen and depositing them in the appropriate garbage and recycling area.
• Responsible for cleaning the kitchen equipment and ensuring items disassembled for cleaning are properly reassembled and operational.
• Assist with basic food preparation and buffet set-up, as needed.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Stock serving stations with food and utensils.
• Load or unload trucks used in delivering or picking up food and supplies.
• Wash and prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
• Handle china, glassware and silverware inventories with care.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
• Abide by all Arizona State Liquor Laws Title 4, and Colorado River Indian Tribes Alcohol Beverage Ordinance.
• Abide by Guest Service Agreement for BlueWater Resort & Casino.
• Abide by F & B department policies and procedures.
• Performs all functions in accordance with Tribal, Federal, State Health & Safety Regulations, Gaming Regulations, and BlueWater Resort & Casino policies and procedures. 
• All other duties as assigned (job description permitting), or as approved by the Tribal Gaming Agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  All Employees must be knowledgeable to all Company policies and procedures.

• Must be sure that all details of the job are performed and that his/her work is accurate.
• Ability to express ideas clearly when speaking or in writing.
• Ability to read and understand written information.
• Must be able to multi-task.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years old
• Must have the ability to work a variable work schedule (including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required), depending upon event and business requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• C.R.I.T Community Environmental Health Food Handlers Card and any other required compliance trainings.
• All employees must obtain a valid gaming license from the CRIT Tribal Gaming Agency prior to beginning work and are required to have license renewed annually.
• Must be able to adhere to all BlueWater Resort & Casino and CDC guidelines in regards to the wearing of PPE (including but not limited to a mask and gloves).
• Must attend in-house comprehensive cleaning and disinfecting training on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

Uniforms

Uniforms will be specific to each outlet.  All hair must be completely contained within the approved health standards.  All hairstyles, body art and piercings must adhere to company policy to meet the needs of the health code and professional standards. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The team member must occasionally lift and/or moves up to 75 pounds and push, pull, or drags up to 100 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor environment.  This position regularly works indoors but may work outdoors in cold and/or extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne practices, including second-hand environmental smoke.  The employee may be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with extremely irate or difficult guests or staff members.  The noise level in the work environment varies from light to moderate.  Flashing lights from slot machines and band lighting. 

ACCESSIBILITY:  Limited

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Salary : $15