Kitchen Sanitation Specialist

2 weeks ago


Denver, Colorado, United States SLATER'S 5050 Full time
Job Description

Department: Operations

Reports to: Kitchen Manager/Assistant Kitchen Manager

Position Overview:

The Kitchen Sanitation Specialist is accountable for upholding cleanliness and hygiene standards for dishware, glassware, cutlery, cooking implements, and more, utilizing both mechanical and manual cleaning techniques. This role also ensures that the dishwashing area is kept as a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities encompass, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Thoroughly wash dishes, glassware, cutlery, pots, and pans using dishwashers or by hand, ensuring all items are clean and sanitized for food preparation, storage, and dining.
  • Organize and store clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in designated areas.
  • Sanitize garbage receptacles using water or steam.
  • Sort and dispose of waste, placing it in specified collection zones.
  • Maintain kitchen workspaces, equipment, and utensils in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Conduct sweeping and scrubbing of floors.
  • Receive and properly store supplies.
  • Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas, either manually or with hand trucks.
  • Perform line sweeps and trash changes as necessary.
  • Ensure cleanliness and organization of storage areas.
  • Restock supplies such as food and utensils in cooking lines, refrigerators, and storage spaces.
  • Execute additional job duties as needed, such as cleaning and preparing various food items for cooking or serving.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols.
  • Comply with food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Clock in and out as per shift requirements and take breaks in accordance with policy.
  • Familiarize and comply with all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Report to the General Manager, Kitchen Manager, and other supervisors as directed.
  • Perform all tasks with a sense of urgency and to the expected standards.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Possess adequate skills and experience to fulfill job responsibilities.
  • Hold a valid food handler's card.
  • Capable of standing for extended periods, walking and standing throughout the entire shift.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
  • Understand and follow all policies and procedures.
  • Able to lift and carry racks or stacks of dishes, glassware, and other utensils weighing up to 50 lbs., multiple times during a shift.
  • Capable of lifting and emptying trash cans weighing up to 150 lbs., with assistance, several times during a shift.
  • Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and lifting required.
  • Ability to work in a hot, humid environment.
  • Awareness of potential hazards, including cuts from broken glass and metal cans, burns, and slipping or tripping risks.
  • Regular hand washing is necessary.


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