at Heartland Alliance in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary: This position is responsible for maintaining and stocking the kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils. May also assisted in the preparation, heating/reheating and plating of meals. The general responsibilities of the position included those listed below. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.
The Utility Worker leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of Heartland Alliance. Supports culture development and management efforts.
Essential Functions:
Duties & Responsibilities
Kitchen :
- Responsible for operating the dishwashing machine, ensuring water temperature is correct and soap and drying agents are connected and working properly; maintain daily dishwasher temperature log. Reports all issues to management.
- Wash dishes and pots by hand when appropriate in three- compartment sinks ensuring proper temperature and sanitizer agent are within Food Safety and Sanitation Guidelines.
- Maintain organization of dishware, small wares, pots and pans on storage spaces.
- Responsible for cleaning the food production areas in the kitchen and restaurants including walls, floors, tables, refrigerators, pantry and other areas as necessary.
- Responsible for removing garbage and recyclables from the kitchen and depositing them in the appropriate venue garbage and recycling area.
- Responsible for cleaning the kitchen equipment and ensuring items disassembled for cleaning are properly reassembled and operational using establish protocols following cleaning schedule.
- Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
- Manage and maintain the storage conditions of goods received using proper FIFO and Food Safety and Sanitation Guidelines
- Transfer supplies and equipment within and between storage and work areas such as pantry, walk in cooler or freezer units.
Meal Preparation :
- Assist with basic food preparation and plating including but not limited to heating/reheating, and prepackaging food items.
- Prepping carts for meal services (milk, juices, water, wares, napkins, fruit and dessert or snack items as needed)
Transportation:
- Provide transportation of program foods in agency vehicle to any location that necessitates food delivery.
Please note: Transportation and deliveries are based on programmatic needs and separated by location (Southside to Southside/ Northside to Northside programs)
- Drives throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas to deliver or pick up food orders when necessary
Other:
- Comply with all HHCS HACCP Policies and procedures including all company safety, hazard, and risk management policies, assessments and trainings.
- Required to report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
- Attend training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated
- Required to attend (1) monthly staff meeting
