Kitchen Sanitation Specialist

Description: Position Summary: The Kitchen Sanitation Specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining a spotless kitchen environment, ensuring dishes, utensils, and cookware are clean and organized. This position requires a dedication to cleanliness and adherence to safety standards. Essential Job Functions: Thoroughly wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using dishwashers or by hand. Maintain a clean and tidy work area by regularly sweeping, mopping floors, and emptying trash. Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly cleaned and maintained. Assist with unloading and storing deliveries. Follow health and safety guidelines diligently. Obtain required food handler certification(s). Assemble, maintain, and properly clean the dish machine according to schedule. Perform light prep work as needed. Sensory Requirements: Vision: Ability to see clearly at various distances; corrective lenses are acceptable. Hearing: Ability to hear and understand verbal communication. Speaking: Ability to express oneself clearly. Touch: Ability to sense the texture and temperature of objects. Requirements: Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (preferred). Prior experience in a restaurant setting is a plus. Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume shifts while delivering excellent guest service. Strong attention to detail and cleanliness. Must adhere to company appearance standards. Successfully complete training and validation processes as required. Additional Info: Physical Demands: General Physical Activities: Engage in physical tasks that involve considerable use of arms and legs. Walking: Ability to move quickly around the kitchen. Bending & Kneeling: Ability to pick items off the floor or lower surfaces. Handling & Fingering: Skill in controlling and manipulating objects with hands. Reaching: Ability to extend arms to secure objects. Lifting: Required to elevate objects above shoulder height. Climbing: Ability to ascend steps and ladders as needed. Stooping & Trunk Strength: Necessary to perform tasks without fatigue. The responsibilities listed above are intended to provide a general overview and may not encompass all tasks expected from this role.

Created: 2026-03-05