Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.00 - $17.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Job Description

This job listing is for a Maintenance Team Member position at a well-established restaurant that prioritizes both the safety and cleanliness of its environment. As a hospitality enterprise, the restaurant operates with a clear commitment to superior maintenance services, focusing on ensuring that both the interior and exterior of the venue are maintained to the highest standards. The restaurant fosters a culture of safety, sanitation, and operational efficiency to create a welcoming experience for guests and a productive work setting for employees.

The Maintenance Team Member role is designed for individuals who are proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively. Their primary responsibility is to perform maintenance duties that uphold the cleanliness and functionality of the restaurant, supporting food safety practices and overall operational readiness. The role requires timely and accurate completion of various maintenance tasks, which are scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly, to maintain both the internal and external environment of the facility.

This position also expects the successful candidate to be involved in essential safety checks, ensuring that the restaurant remains secure after closing hours and that all equipment operates efficiently. The role demands physical stamina and the ability to work in different environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and damp settings. There is an emphasis on rotation and proper storage of food stock to maintain food quality and safety, alongside managing routine upkeep such as landscaping and snow removal, ensuring the premises are presentable and safe.

The Maintenance Team Member will coordinate with other team members to prepare the restaurant for opening hours, demonstrating good communication skills and a commitment to teamwork. The job requires adherence to company safety standards and the ability to identify and report any incomplete closing activities. The position is crucial for facilitating smooth kitchen operations during peak meal shifts, particularly lunch. Candidates should have a flexible schedule, basic literacy skills, and the capability to handle physical tasks such as climbing ladders and handling hazardous cleaning materials safely.

Overall, this role is ideal for a dedicated individual who values integrity, quality, and safety in a dynamic restaurant environment, contributing significantly to guest satisfaction and operational success through diligent maintenance and safety practices.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous maintenance or janitorial experience preferred
  • knowledge of sanitation and food safety practices
  • ability to follow safety protocols
  • physical ability to climb ladders and perform manual tasks
  • ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • basic reading and writing skills
  • flexible availability including early mornings
  • ability to lift and carry heavy items up to 100 lbs
  • attention to detail
  • strong communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Flexible schedule
  • reading and writing skills required
  • communicates with guests, team and management
  • maintains a sense of urgency
  • demonstrates trained food safety knowledge
  • climb up and down a ladder to a height of 25 feet
  • sweep, mop and scrub using hazardous materials
  • work independently without supervision
  • reach, bend and clean surfaces regularly
  • work frequently in hot, cold and damp environments
  • works both in and outdoors each 50 percent of the time
  • work safely to avoid hazards including but not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns

Job Duties

  • Demonstrates sanitation and food safety practices consistently
  • checks over restaurant from previous close to ensure a safe and secure environment
  • completes daily jobs timely and accurately
  • completes weekly jobs timely and accurately
  • completes monthly jobs timely and accurately
  • maintains the appearance of the building exterior and grounds effectively including landscaping and snow removal
  • follows company safety standards at all times and looks out for the safety of other team members and guests
  • coordinates job duties around other opening team members to help ensure efficient preparation for opening
  • puts food order away accurately, rotates stock in cooler, freezer and dry storage areas using the First In-First Out method while monitoring shelf life and code dates
  • takes temperatures of required foods upon delivery accurately providing documentation on the Quality Control/Safe Food Checklist
  • maintains a basic working knowledge of the operation of all the equipment in the restaurant
  • completes scheduled maintenance on all restaurant equipment safely and correctly
  • duties completed by 10:30 to be ready to work in the kitchen during the lunch shift
  • reports possible areas of incomplete closing to opening manager
  • completes other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the manager on duty

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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