Kitchen Cleaner

Position Summary: This position is responsible for a variety of cleaning duties, practices and procedures, and works in a variety of kitchens, environments, general hotel areas, etc.
It requires flexibility, willingness to learn, able to follow instructions, and able to train in various areas.
Employee will need to work within a team and work independently at times.
Must be readily available for overnight work (graveyard shift), work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Assemble and disassemble cleaning equipment(s), such as steam cleaner, pressure washer, wet/dry vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber, etc.
• Perform general sanitation duties such as: o Sweeping, mopping, floors, scrubbing, polishing, baseboard, stainless steel, and walls,etc.
o Clean small and large kitchen appliances o Clean all utensil to meet sanitation requirements o Enforce safety, health, and sanitation codes • Inspect and report safety conditions in kitchens, cafeteria, outlets, and lounge bars.
• Assist and perform daily walk through of property to ensure quality of work maintained to the highest cleanliness standards.
• Implement & enforce departmental/company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team associates and client(s).
Qualifications Required: • Possess basic experience in kitchen, janitorial, and housekeeping cleaning services.
• Expert knowledge of operating a cleaning equipment and proper use of solutions.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to fully comprehend and communicate job requests.
• Possess basic math skills: o Inventory Control of supplies o Reconstitute of Cleaning Solutions (if needed) PAGE 2 Nonessential Skills and Experience: • Performs other duties as assigned.
The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Success Factors/Job Competencies: • Ability to interact tactfully and positively with all levels of staff, management, clients, and vendors.
• Possess strong initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to effectively establish work priorities, and to make independent decisions.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible and open to new ideas.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of productivity.
• Ability to follow directions yet exercise independent and appropriate judgment.
• Constantly update job knowledge.
Physical Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
Ability to properly learn and use hand cleaning tools and machines, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Work outside and inside; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding; and around machinery with moving parts.
Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, excessive noises, fumes, and toxic chemicals.
Performance Standards: The person in this position will be evaluated on a yearly basis and/or at the discretion of the supervisor based on production in accordance with company guidelines.