Utility/Porter

Our Utility positions at SSP have the very important role of keeping our restaurants and units clean and sanitized for both our guests and our team. Utility employees are experts in:

• Having warm, friendly smiles
• Executing difficult, essential work
• Having high standards
  
  

If you enjoy creating a clean and safe environment for guests and take pride in a job well done, come check us out!

Here are a few things you can expect as a Utility/Porter at SSP America:

• Create a positive guest experience by cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas
• Maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment (i.e., floors, ceiling tiles, walls, windows, worktables, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, storage areas, etc.)
• Removes refuse to designated areas.
• Clear and reset tables in dining areas between seatings, as needed and transports service-ware to the kitchen for cleaning
• Scrape food from dirty dishes, pots, and pans and wash them by hand or load dishwasher and return them to their proper storage place.
• Clean equipment using specific chemicals to meet sanitary standards; may include the use of heavy equipment
• Assist all guests with specific requests and communicate special needs to server/supervisor
• Load/unload supply trucks transferring between storage and work areas
• Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of food items
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• 6 months experience working in retail or food service environment is essential.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Verbal and written communication is essential. Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and receive instructions.
• Experience in dealing with problems involving guest service.
• Food handlers permit as required by law.
• Brand certification as required.
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or and other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.

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