Heavy Duty Cleaner

Job description

Heavy Duty Cleaner is responsible to support the Lead Steward and Steward Supervisor in the successful cleaning and sanitation of restaurant operations at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Position will be engaged in the safe and efficient cleaning, of ovens, stoves, kettles, steamers, etc, in restaurant kitchens, as well as other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Safe efficient cleaning, scrubbing, scrapping, spraying, etc. of all kitchen, bar and service station areas within the food and beverage areas. Maintains standards of kitchen sanitation. Safe handling of food products for guest's consumption. Display knowledge of all emergency procedures, including familiarity with MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for chemical usage. Ensure that kitchen and equipment are in good working order and that the work area is clean and hazard-free.

Notify supervising Chef immediately if kitchen and equipment are not in good, safe working order. Possess the ability to work with Co-workers in any kitchen environment.

Qualifications

Working on a High School Diploma or GED required. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, distinguish letters, numbers, symbols and be involved in daily professional communication with co-workers and guests. The position requires math skills as well as the ability to measure, and estimate, and the ability to multi-task. Requires the trained use of Power Washers, and Chemicals used in cleaning and sanitation, etc.

Must be able to demonstrate and ensure that daily work performed is conducted within HACCP guidelines. Required to comply with safe and hazard free work environment practices stipulated in Horseshoe Indianapolis, County/State/Federal Department of Health and OSHA policies, procedures and regulations. Position requires employee to be at least 18 years of age, and be certified in Serve Safe Food Sanitation and hold an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License.

Position requires scheduling flexibility, required to work weekends, holidays, overnight, or overtime. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push or pull 150 to 250 lbs on a pushcart, and enter walk-ins of-10 degrees or reach-ins up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit with or without assistance. Handle heat from cooking appliances, food and dish/glass/ware washing machines. The position also requires normal or corrected vision range, with ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols. Ability to stand for duration of shift walk frequently, bend and/or reach to a height of 6 feet with or without assistance (stand, sit, walk, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp).

Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors and involves continuous exposure to high and low temperatures, sunlight, fluorescent light, wet surfaces and noise. Work may entail trained chemical usage and constant contact with fellow employees and guests. Work area may contain cigar, cigarette, or cooking smoke. Work may be performed in small areas with a 3 ft. wide access. Tasks will be performed from a primarily non-sitting position (approx 95% standing, walking and 5% sitting).

Employees will be required to navigate safely on potentially slippery floors. Must be able to work in a highly populated fast-paced and noisy environment.