Utility

HMSHost is a renowned global hospitality company dedicated to delivering exceptional service across its diverse portfolio of airport and travel dining establishments. The company prides itself on being more than just a provider of food and beverage services; HMSHost is an ambassador for the cities and communities it serves, committed to helping travelers feel comfortable and valued as they navigate through airports and travel hubs around the world. With a strong emphasis on career development, HMSHost offers extensive training programs, ample advancement opportunities, and a work environment that promotes loyalty, pride, personal growth, and enjoyment. The company operates its restaurants and food service venues with a spirit of camaraderie and dedication to customer satisfaction, fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels they belong. Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and recognition programs underline HMSHost's commitment to its team members, making it a sought-after employer in the hospitality sector.

The Utility Associate role at HMSHost is an essential position responsible for supporting the smooth operation of the company’s food service locations. This role involves a variety of tasks aimed at maintaining cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency. The Utility Associate is tasked with cleaning equipment such as work tables, refrigerators, meat blocks, and various kitchen utensils including pots and pans. They ensure these items are sanitized to meet stringent sanitary standards, either through manual washing or using dishwashing machines. Maintaining an organized work environment, the Utility Associate is responsible for returning clean utensils and equipment to their proper places, ensuring readiness for continuous food preparation activities.

Additionally, the Utility Associate manages garbage removal to designated areas, conducts floor cleaning using heavy equipment, and maintains cleanliness of walls, windows, and trashcans by steam cleaning. Regular stocking, dating, rotating, and temperature checking of products are crucial parts of the role to uphold quality and food safety standards. The position also involves loading and unloading supply trucks and transferring supplies between storage and work areas, ensuring that the flow of materials supports the kitchen’s operational needs. Compliance with all security and safety protocols established by HMSHost is a critical aspect of the job, ensuring a safe workplace environment for both employees and guests. This non-exempt role demands physical activity, including bending, twisting, standing for extended periods, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 40 pounds.

HMSHost fosters an inclusive and respectful work environment, prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Working as a Utility Associate not only offers competitive pay but also opens doors to comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, meal and transportation benefits, 401(k) retirement plans with company matches, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and various training and career growth opportunities. This role is ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about hospitality, enjoy maintaining organized and clean workspaces, and are eager to contribute to a team that values high standards and customer satisfaction. Join HMSHost to become an integral part of a team that helps travelers feel good on the move and experience meaningful career growth within the global hospitality industry.