Sanitation Attendant

Job Responsibilities

• Perform standard activities related to own area (e.g., operating cash register, managing cleaning tools/equipment, preparing food according to the recipe, trash management), under direct supervision.
• Assist in resolving queries through prompt response and courteous service.
• Provide support in maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Understand regulatory standards to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Uphold the Culinary Standards and Values of teamwork, communication, and professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training

High school education/GED preferred.

Minimum Experience

1+ years of food service experience or commercial dishwashing experience. Working knowledge of own area (e.g., food preparation, cash management, cleaning tools/equipment, trash management), preferred. Basic understanding of safety and sanitary requirements of a food service operation, preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required

ServSafe Food Handler Training Certificate Program or another American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Food Handler Training Certificate Program required within thirty (30) days of hire. Employee must maintain current certification during employment.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to understand and adapt to changing priorities.
• Skills in structured problem-solving and openness to learning new approaches to execution.
• Skills in clear and effective communication (written and verbal) and timely exchange of information with relevant stakeholders.
• Skills in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work well.
• Ability to stay calm and control emotions even in stressful and difficult situations.
• Ability to understand and manage basic food service operations while providing good customer service.
• Understands basic hygiene and food safety guidelines and practices.
• Follows instructions from senior team members and works well in a team.
• Skills in identifying problems and finding smart ways to fix them quickly and effectively.
• Ability to recognize potential hazards, follow safety rules, and take precautions to prevent incidents.
• Ability to work well with team members to achieve a common goal.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat.