Utility Worker

Utility Worker

Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

The Utility Worker maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of work in the food service areas of assigned Dining Halls, including sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and restroom cleanliness. This position cleans and restocks trays, dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans in assigned Dining Halls. The Utility Worker also assists with loading and unloading trucks, setup and strike of dining and banquet rooms. As a certified California Food Handler this position follows the policies of the college and HACCP to ensure a safe, clean environment for the Pomona College community.

Shifts will be determined based on the needs of the department.

Reporting directly to the Dining Room Manager and secondarily to the Dining Lead, the Utility Worker performs the following essential duties and responsibilities :

• Must be California Food Handler certified, and successfully recertify every 3 years.
• Maintain cleanliness of work in food service areas (e.g., floors, walls, trash cans, worktables).
• Receive, sort and wash soiled trays, dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans using appropriate procedures with the dish machine (e.g., assure proper chemicals used at proper concentration, assure proper temperature of dish machine and water at least once per shift).
• Restock trays, dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans before, during and after meal periods.
• Sweep and mop floors on a regular basis and when spills are present.
• Collect and take out trash from the service and kitchen areas.
• Clean back dock, trash bins, trash cans, and place wet floor signs as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Assist with the setup of dining rooms and banquet rooms.
• Provide excellent and professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external customers. Respond promptly to customer needs and questions and request assistance when necessary.
• Follow and comply with all HACCP guidelines and the policies of the College and all applicable health and sanitation procedures and safe work practices.
• Assist with accepting deliveries as needed.

Participate in training sessions provided by the College. Perform special projects / tasks / duties and provide assistance as assigned.

This position is represented by a labor union. Employees must join union upon hire.

Education : Any combination of education, training and / or experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.

Licenses / Certificates : Must take and successfully pass the California Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire and successfully recertify every 3 years. Must take and successfully pass a functional capacity test after job offer and prior to hire.

Experience : Experience with food services and hospitality assignments at an academic institution are preferred.

This position must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other knowledge, skills and abilities not listed below.

The regular hours for this full time position are 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, on a variable schedule. Overtime, holiday, weekend and evening work hours will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $25.75.