Title:  General Utility Worker - Univ. of Virginia-Observatory

Job Description

The General Utility Worker is responsible for ensuring the highest level of cleanliness, organization, and sanitation across the entire O-Hill Dining Hall operation. This position is crucial to supporting the culinary and service teams by maintaining clean dishes, keeping kitchen floors safe and sanitary, and assisting with restocking inventory and trash removal.

Job Responsibilities

Dishwashing and Warewashing

• Operate and maintain commercial dishwashing equipment (dish machine).
• Scrape, stack, and wash all dishware, glassware, and serving utensils according to established sanitation standards, ensuring proper water temperature and chemical levels.
• Put away clean dishes, trays, and silver to their designated locations in a neat and organized manner.
• Monitor and ensure all warewashing areas are kept clean, dry, and safe.

Sanitation and Deep Cleaning

• Kitchen and Service Areas: Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors throughout the kitchen, dish room, storage areas, and service lines to prevent slips and ensure hygiene.
• Equipment Cleaning: Perform deep cleaning of kitchen equipment, including walls, exhaust hoods, mats, and walk-in refrigerators/freezers, following daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Restrooms and Common Areas: Assist with maintaining cleanliness in employee common areas and, as assigned, public restrooms.

Support and Logistics

• Waste Management: Collect and dispose of trash, recycling, and compost from all kitchen and dining areas throughout the shift.
• Stocking: Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking inventory, including breaking down boxes and organizing dry storage areas.
• Relief: Provide immediate support to other areas of the dining hall as directed by the manager, such as transporting food carts, setting up buffets, or clearing tables during peak service times.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

•    Demonstrates an understanding of basic sanitation procedures
•    Must be able to follow basic safety procedures due to exposure to hazardous chemicals
•    Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.