HEAVY DUTY CLEANER

Responsible for the heavy-duty cleaning/sanitation of kitchen equipment including stoves, hoods, ovens and appliances. Sanitation of stoves/ovens, grills, hoods and steam tables using various body movements—including standing, reaching, climbing and stooping for periods of time. Change oil in deep fryer—lift fryer and drain oil, either by lifting the fryer bucket and/or releasing the drain lever on the bigger units. Clean fryer using scouring pad in a circular motion, replace oil.

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position).

• Responsible for the tasks assigned by the Steward Assistant and Executive Steward and Supervisor.

• Coordinate materials and equipment to maintain cleanliness/sanitation of work station, and communicate problems/concerns to supervisor or kitchen management.

• Ability to understand written English to read any caution or safety notices. 

• This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift including working in confined spaces and awkward positions, requiring standing, crouching, kneeling, stooping and reaching overhead. 

• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use scraper, griddle brick, scouring pad, towels, squeegee, and heavy duty gloves. 

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment, stoves and ovens. 

• Ability to operate heavy equipment including high pressure steam cleaner, heavy floor scrubbers and other heavy cleaning equipment. 

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders to perform duties 100 percent of the time. 

• Ability to work in unfavorable conditions which can occasionally be hot, noisy and wet. 

• Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness. 

• Ability to maintain a neat clean and well-groomed appearance. 

• Agility to climb stairs and ladders to perform duties.