Potwasher​/Utilities Maintenance

Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833, USA

REPORTS TO: Dining Unit Manager

SCHEDULE: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2:30 p.m.

- 8 p.m.Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs. Weekend and night shifts are integral to this position; flexibility is required.
* Essential Personnel

Pay Group

Type

Status

Fiscal Year Weeks

Class

Department

Location

Non-exempt (Hourly)

Regular

Part-Time

Full year (52 weeks)

Staff

Dining

On-Campus

Responsible for the sanitation and cleanliness of pots, pans, prep tables, and equipment in the kitchen and adjacent areas.

Must embody the mission of the Dining Services Department: “A Team of Professionals dedicated to providing quality food service with a personal touch.”

• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, cabinets, prep tables, equipment and other items in the kitchen, including the floors.
• Ensures proper cleaning procedures and policies to guarantee correct sanitation levels.
• Practices proper cleaning procedures for all kitchen equipment and observes all MSDS policies/procedures for safety and sanitation.
• Assists in maintaining equipment and supplies in the kitchen area.
• Assists in the dish room, or front of the house, when necessary, as time allows.
• Assists in the general maintenance and orderliness of the kitchen area.
• Removes and properly disposes of daily trash and recyclables (including crushing cans).
• Assists with the storage of incoming deliveries of food, cleaning supplies and other goods as necessary.
• Reports all broken equipment, safety hazards or equipment/chemical needs to supervisor.
• Promotes a positive and congenial atmosphere for students, employees and other customers.
• Contributes to a positive working environment with managers and other coworkers.

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Knowledge of proper safety and sanitation principles when operating equipment and using cleaning supplies.
• Committed to teamwork.
• Practices excellent personal hygiene habits; follows and adheres to uniform standards daily.
• Regular and consistent attendance with the ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess excellent guest service and hospitality skills and project a positive image while interacting with students, faculty, staff and guests.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi‑task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

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Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Knowledge of large‑scale food service operation, equipment and methods of cleaning preferred.
• Experience in institutional food service or housekeeping is helpful.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job.

• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objects as well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Ability and dexterity to grasp, grip, and safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Communication skills using the spoken and…