Utility Worker - Dishwasher

About the Role

LBA Hospitality is seeking a dedicated Utility Worker/Dishwasher to join their team in St Augustine, FL. This full-time position involves maintaining cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in the kitchen while supporting the food and beverage staff in delivering exceptional guest service. Benefits offered include a quarterly bonus program, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with employer match, option for daily pay through DailyPay, competitive wages, hotel discounts, and more.

Primary Duties

• Prepare the dishwashing station by setting up the dish machine, presoak areas, and necessary chemical supplies.
• Clean, sanitize, sort, and properly store dishes, glassware, flatware, cookware, and kitchen utensils.
• Monitor chemical levels and water temperatures to meet sanitation and equipment standards.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Promptly notify supervisors about equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or repair needs.
• Clean various kitchen equipment and surfaces such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens, and grills.
• Keep kitchens, workstations, and storage spaces tidy and organized.
• Adhere to productivity, sanitation, food safety, security, and emergency protocols.
• Assist with meeting-room setup, guest requests, and other hotel support tasks as assigned.
• Perform additional duties aligned with training and capability.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in hotels, restaurants, hospitals, residential, or care facilities is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• Food-handler certification is preferred upon hire and may become mandatory after employment.
• Familiarity with safe dishwashing methods, cleaning chemicals, sanitation standards, and proper use of kitchen equipment.
• Reliable, trustworthy, customer-service oriented, capable of working independently or collaboratively.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and maintaining professional communication with guests and team members.

Physical and Scheduling Requirements

• Must be able, with or without accommodation, to stand and walk for long periods, bend, stretch, reach, lift up to 30 pounds, and push or pull up to 60 pounds.
• This on-site role may require working varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Employment is subject to job-related screening in accordance with company policies and legal regulations.