Utility / Dishwasher

Federal Way, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $23.40

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

medical benefits

Prescription coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

Employee assistance program

401(K) Plan with Employer Matching

Pension Plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Meal plan discount

Paid meal breaks

Additional medical leave

Extended leave of absence

Job Description

The Utility role at SSP America is vital in ensuring that the restaurants within the airport maintain a clean, sanitized, and welcoming environment for both guests and staff. Employees in this position play an essential part in upholding the hygiene and operational standards that contribute to the overall guest experience. This full-time role offers a competitive wage of $23.40 per hour along with full benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for individuals who are detail-oriented, hardworking, and take pride in their work. Responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment, clearing and resetting tables, handling dishwashing duties, and assisting with stock management. The job requires physical activity such as standing for long periods and working in confined spaces, along with effective communication skills to address guest needs and coordinate with team members. Employees hired immediately have opportunities for growth within SSP America, supported by an employee assistance program and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension plans, paid holidays, sick leave, and meal discounts. SSP America values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process to ensure equitable access for all applicants.

Job Requirements

Minimum 6 months experience working in retail or food service environment
high school diploma preferred
verbal and written communication skills
must be able to read, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests and receive instructions
experience in dealing with guest service problems
ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods

Job Qualifications

Minimum 6 months experience in food service or retail
high school diploma preferred
strong verbal and written communication skills
ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
customer service experience

Job Duties

Create a positive guest experience by cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas
maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment including floors, ceilings, windows, worktables, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, 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 proper storage
clean equipment using specific chemicals to meet sanitary standards including use of heavy equipment
assist guests with special requests and communicate needs to server or supervisor
load and unload supply trucks transferring between storage and work areas
stock, date, rotate, and check temperature of food items