Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $20.09
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Benefits

Free parking
Full time hours
free meal plan
Paid training
Paid Time Off
extra pay for holidays worked
retirement plan with safe harbor company match
Approximately 80 percent paid medical premiums
100 percent paid life insurance and ADD premiums
Employee assistance program
Voluntary plans available (pet insurance, accident, illness, hospital indemnity)
Career development and opportunities for advancement

Job Description

SSP America is a leading operator of food and beverage concessions in travel locations such as airports and train stations across the globe. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences by offering a variety of beloved food brands tailored to diverse customer needs. SSP America operates numerous units nationwide, focusing on quality, sustainability, and employee development. By fostering a positive workplace culture, SSP America ensures that its team members feel valued and empowered, contributing to the company’s overall success in serving travelers and visitors.

The Utility role at SSP America is a vital position dedicated to maintaining cleanliness, safety, and hygiene within the company’s restaurants and units. The Utility employees play an essential role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests and a safe working environment for the team. Their responsibilities revolve around executing important sanitation and maintenance tasks to uphold the highest standards expected by SSP America. Offering a competitive wage of $20.09 per hour, this full-time position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.

As a Utility employee, you will be engaged in various tasks including cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas, servicing guest dining spaces, and ensuring all surfaces and equipment meet sanitary requirements. This role requires dedication to detail, a positive and friendly attitude, and the ability to execute physically demanding work. You will support front-of-house and kitchen teams by efficiently handling refuse, cleaning dishes, and maintaining storage and service areas. The role also involves communication with guests and supervisors to address special requests and needs, highlighting the position’s customer-focused ethos.

Candidates interested in this position should take pride in upholding high cleanliness standards and enjoy contributing to a positive guest experience. SSP America promotes a collaborative environment where every team member’s contribution is recognized. Employees in Utility positions receive paid training and have access to a variety of benefits including paid time off, holiday pay, retirement plans with company match, and substantial health coverage. With opportunities for advancement and voluntary insurance plans available, SSP America encourages career growth and employee well-being.

Overall, this role is well-suited for individuals who are hardworking, reliable, and keen on working in a fast-paced, dynamic food service environment. SSP America emphasizes equal opportunity employment and maintains inclusive policies to ensure all applicants are evaluated fairly without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are provided during the application and interview process to comply with legal requirements. Joining SSP America as a Utility employee means contributing to a reputable company that values safety, quality, and excellent customer service.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in a cleaning or utility role preferred
  • ability to work full-time hours
  • availability to work holidays and weekends as required
  • strong attention to detail
  • ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
  • reliable and punctual
  • ability to follow instructions and work independently

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • previous experience in cleaning or sanitation roles is an asset
  • ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures
  • strong communication skills
  • friendly and team-oriented attitude
  • physical ability to perform cleaning tasks and lift moderate weights
  • basic understanding of food safety standards

Job Duties

  • Create a positive guest experience by cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas
  • maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment including floors, ceiling tiles, walls, windows, worktables, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, and storage areas
  • remove refuse to designated areas
  • clear and reset tables in dining areas between seatings and transport service-ware to the kitchen for cleaning
  • scrape food from dirty dishes, pots, and pans and wash them by hand or load dishwasher and return them to their proper storage place
  • clean equipment using specific chemicals to meet sanitary standards, which may include the use of heavy equipment
  • assist all guests with specific requests and communicate special needs to server or supervisor
  • load and unload supply trucks transferring items between storage and work areas
  • stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of food items
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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