What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Kitchen Worker position at Bryn Mawr College?
Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a Utility Kitchen Worker.
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Performs a variety of duties associated with the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of the dining unit. Is also responsible for the smooth operation of the dish room and replenishment of glass/dishware into the service area.
Responsibilities
To express interest in this role, please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@brynmawr.edu with the subject line Utility Kitchen Worker.
About The Institution
Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It has a long tradition of educational excellence and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment. The campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community; candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Performs a variety of duties associated with the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of the dining unit. Is also responsible for the smooth operation of the dish room and replenishment of glass/dishware into the service area.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and breaks down (cleans) dish machine.
- Runs conveyor belt and empties trays:
- scrapes dishware, empties glasses, cups
- disposes of paper items
- loads glasses, cups, dishware and trays into racks
- soaks utensils and then loads into holders
- loads racks onto dish machine
- runs dish machine
- Loads glass and glassware onto dollies.
- Loads dishware and glassware onto dollies.
- Transfers supplies to service area:
- dollies of clean dishware, utensils, etc.
- napkins
- Washes pots and pans by hand or by ware washing machine.
- Sweeps and mops dining room floor.
- Sweeps or vacuums floor mats daily.
- Mops dish room floor, service area floor and kitchen floor daily.
- Recycles plastic, cans and cardboard.
- Sets up for meal:
- runs clean dishes to service area
- makes sure each area of service is supplied with appropriate: plates, bowls, etc.
- Empties trash and replaces trash liners.
- Cleans, sanitizes, sets up and breaks down the yogurt machine.
- Cleans all equipment in the kitchen as directed by the supervisor.
- Assists the Receiver as directed by the unit’s managerial staff.
- Adheres to standards outlined by sanitation program (ServSafe), and local, state and federal guidelines
- Performs other job related duties as assigned or directs.
- Essential staff must work on bad weather days.
- Trains student staff on proper dish room techniques.
- Supervises student dish room staff during meals.
- Follows established work routings; periodic checks for performance; questions substandard/unusual conditions.
- Work may be spot checked during a meal; but is usually subject to a general review at the close of the evening meal.
- Errors primarily result in a loss of time. A loss of money may occur if the error causes a breakdown of equipment.
- Internal contact involving routine reporting or exchange of information.
- The work routine is static. Oral or written instructions are received from a member of the managerial staff when normal work routines change.
- Work is performed in a usual food service environment; frequent exposure to loud noises, uncomfortable temperatures, and physical effort involving heavy weight, and long periods of stooping, standing and bending.
- Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
- Effective communication and active listening skills.
- Ability to perform tasks that may involve lifting items weighing 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to perform tasks such as handling tools, equipment, or materials.
- Ability to transport items and navigate stairs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
- Ability to view kitchen objects with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to be mobile between workstations and numerous campus buildings.
- Ability to access items at various heights.
- Working knowledge of safety precautions associated with the food service industry and chemical cleaning material / solutions.
- Experience in working commercial dishwashing machine.
To express interest in this role, please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@brynmawr.edu with the subject line Utility Kitchen Worker.
About The Institution
Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It has a long tradition of educational excellence and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment. The campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community; candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.