Job Description
Do you love cleaning and are you interested in a fun work environment with tasks that will allow your attention to detail to shine? If so, this is the position for you!
What You'll Do:
As a part of our Culinary Team you'll be responsible for keeping our dishes, pots, pans and kitchen clean.
- You’ll work with our cooks in the kitchen to ensure we are safe, organized, and clean.
- You’ll work in our main kitchen as well as our rooftop kitchen.
- You’ll oversee our team member break room and help keep your co-workers fed and energized.
- You’ll mop, sweep, and clean the floors.
- You’ll take out the trash.
Now that you have an idea of you would do, we hope this opportunity excites you as much as it does us. We work side by side to deliver the best possible service for our members, our guests, and each other. Does this sound like a team you want to join and a place you want to work? We hope you’ll continue to read the specifics below and apply to become a great part of Milwaukee with us.
Who We Are:
- We are a private social and athletic club that features 50 apartments, 6 hotel rooms, a modern co-working lounge and game room, office space, a rooftop restaurant, a stunning bar, banquet facilities, a pool and 3 floors of athletic space.
- We are in the heart of downtown Milwaukee.
- We embrace Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Inclusion, and Integrity.
- We believe in being the best you can be every day and having a great time while doing it.
What We Do for You:
- We respect individuality and promote a healthy Work/Life balance through committed teamwork, care, and respect for one another.
- We measure both what we do and how we do it equally.
- We believe in growth, development, and promoting from within.
- We believe in financial wellness and pay a minimum of $15/hour and offer a retirement savings program and match.
- We believe in mental and physical wellness and offer a full benefit package after just 30 days.
Specific Job Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the general cleanliness of the main kitchen area and other kitchen prep area. Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, china equipment, flatware, and glassware. May also participate in the preparation of simple dishes as directed by staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food safety and other codes and regulations.
- Polishes all silverware, platters and chafing dishes.
- Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags; breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris.
- Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items.
- Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators and walk-ins.
- Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas.
- Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
- Stores all dishes and lunch wares in proper areas.
- Cleans dish machine and dish area according to pre-established schedule.
- Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers, and storerooms.
- Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals, and paper towels.
- Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
- Handles serving ware carefully to minimize breakage.
- Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris.
- Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
- Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops, and other cleaning equipment in proper places.
- Uses all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner.
- Helps food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items.
- Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
- Prepares meal ingredients as directed by Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or other staff.
- Prepares fresh produce by pealing, cutting, and portioning as directed.
- Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
- Performs other relate duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
- Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Dependability: Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.
- Quality: Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Solicits and applies customer feedback.
- Quantity: Meets productivity standards. Completes work in a timely manner. Strives to increase productivity.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should possess the following qualifications:
- Education
- High school or vocational school coursework in a kitchen basics, such as food safety preferred.
- Experience
- Prior kitchen/cooking experience preferred.
- Skills
- Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
- Basic understanding, or ability to learn, food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to work well as a part of a team.
- Physical
- Prolonged periods standing and working in a kitchen.
- Exposure to extreme heat, steam, cold, as present in a kitchen environment.
- Must lift up to 20 pounds at times.
- Manual dexterity required to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.
The above statements reflect the primary functions of the role described and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements.
The Milwaukee Athletic Club (MAC) values and celebrates diversity in the workplace. The MAC seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality team members. MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, height, weight, pregnancy, familial and marital status, veteran or military status, arrest record, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other protected category.
As part of our EEO commitment, we will implement all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any equivalent state laws. We do not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee with a known physical or mental disability in any employment practice including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, job assignment, compensation, discipline, training, and termination. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Relevant Military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.
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