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KITCHEN UTILITY WORKER

Tamaya Enterprises Inc. d
Santa Ana, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
 
 

Job Summary:

The Utility Worker is a position within the Food and Beverage Outlets that maintains the work areas, cleans the restaurant equipment and utensils.  The Utility Worker is also responsible for stocking and assisting with the general maintenance of the outlets.  

 

Job Description

Core Values & Expectations:

  • Treat all other co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of position.
  • Demonstrate dependability by calling-in only when necessary, showing up on time, being prepared to start your shift, and doing your job as described below.
  • Always be honest. Admit mistakes, learn from mistakes, and move forward. 
  • Demonstrate an ability to accept constructive criticism and guidance from supervisors.
  • Be professional by showing politeness and courtesy to co-workers and guests under all circumstances.
  • When you don’t know information, how something works, unsure of policy or procedures, or are unclear; seek answers from your supervisor.

 

Major Responsibilities/Activities 

  • Maintains kitchen sanitation in accordance with all health department guidelines. 
  • Always maintains safe food handling procedures.
  • Washes restaurant and banquet items, including but not limited to, silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
  • Regularly maintains and is responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen floors by sweeping, mopping, and ensuring that kitchen area is safe and free of debris.
  • Regularly empties and is responsible for all trash receptacles, and for replacing liners in trash receptacles.
  • Responsible for simple maintenance of dishwashing machines and compartment sinks to ensure proper working order.
  • Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of food speed racks, food bins, dry storage racks and orderliness of chemical storage room.
  • Able to assist culinary team in receiving and putting away orders.
  • May be assigned to simple food preparation tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Requirements 

  • Preference given to qualified Santa Ana Tribal Members.
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Obtain a New Mexico liquor server’s license and a Food Handlers card within 90 days of hire.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

 

  • A smartphone capable of running company applications and communication systems is required. If a smartphone is not provided by the company, a candidate or employee may be provided a smartphone of the company’s choice, through a payroll deduction program.
  • All employees are required to proficiently use a smartphone for company applications, email, and text.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Pueblo of Santa Ana Gaming and Regulatory Commission non-key license.

 

Essential Mental Functions

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

  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

 

Essential Physical Functions

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

  • While performing the duties of the position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, turn, bend, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talks and hear. 
  • Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. 
  • Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work in areas with extreme temperatures for extended periods of time.

Equipment Used

  • Standard commercial restaurant and kitchen equipment.
  • Smartphone

 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee’s duties are performed indoors in a climate controlled non-smoking environment.

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