Part-Time Food Services Utility Worker

Job Details

Institution: University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton

Department: UACCM | Food Services

Position Type: Clerical

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Workstudy Position: No

Sponsorship Available: No

The Utility Worker is responsible for cleaning and maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but supervisors/UACCM may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ depending on business necessities and client requirements.

• Maintains the cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas as directed
• Washes dishes, eating and cooking utensils, glasses and cups, pots and pans by hand or by properly loading in a dishwashing machine.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all work tables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks
• Sweeps, mops, cleans and vacuums floors.
• Removes trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Transfers supplies and equipment within and between storage and work areas
• Cleans equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards.
• Complies with HACCP and all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in‑service training, participates in regular safety meetings, designated trainings, and hazard assessments as directed.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Knowledge of food service supplies, equipment, placing and receiving orders, and inventory control methods
• Able to follow routine verbal and written instructions, read and understand safety procedures and precautions printed in appropriate language.
• Able to be exposed to and safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Basic knowledge of food service set‑up, recording temperatures, production sheets, food presentation, and quality standards.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, move about freely, reach, bend, stoop, climb, and frequently push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to communicate with co‑workers and other departments with professionalism and respect, maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives presenting self in a highly professional manner.
• Able to comply with dress code requirements which includes non‑slip footwear, work flexible schedule, and be present for shift by scheduled work time
• Proficient in the use of computers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The education equivalent of a High School diploma
• Negative TB Test

Preferred Qualifications /

Physical Requirements:

• A minimum of six months’ experience in food service operations or related field.

• Resume
• List of three professional references
• Copies of relevant transcripts, certifications, current TB test results (if available)

$11–$13 per hour based on experience

No

Constant Physical Activity: Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Standing

Frequent Physical Activity: Crouching, Grasping, Hearing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing