Utility Worker (Part Time)
Job Title: Utility Worker (Part Time)
Reports to: Director of Culinary
Revision Date: March, 2025
ABOUT BROAD STREET LOVE:
Broad Street Love is an organization that helps Philadelphians living in deep poverty stabilize their lives through a unique offering of meals and social services that is welcoming to everyone. Our long term vision is not only to meaningfully reduce the trauma and suffering caused by scarcity for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable populations, but, along with best-of-class social services and government partners, to break the cycle of poverty, homelessness and hunger in Philadelphia.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Kitchen Utility Worker is responsible for assisting in the efficient operation of the kitchen by maintaining cleanliness standards through the operation of dishwashing equipment and sinks, polishing silverware, removing trash, cleaning of equipment and work areas including the sweeping and mopping of floors. The kitchen Utility Worker will also assist in general food preparation and set up for events.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Responsible for operating the dishwashing machine ensuring water temperature is correct and soap and drying agents are connected and working properly. ● Maintain organization of dishware, smallwares, pots and pans in storage room ● Responsible for cleaning the food production areas in the kitchen including walls, floors and other areas as necessary.
● Responsible for removing garbage and recyclables from the kitchen and depositing them in the appropriate venue garbage and recycling area.
● Responsible for cleaning the kitchen equipment and ensuring items disassembled for cleaning are properly reassembled and operational.
● Assist with basic food preparation and set-up.
● Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
● Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
● Report to the Associate Culinary Director
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
● At least one year of kitchen prep experience
● Excellent kitchen administration and operations knowledge
● Ability to work as part of a team
● Strong organization and active listening skills
● The ability to work on your feet most of the day
● The ability to regularly lift 30 pounds at a time
● Exceptional time management skills
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a part time, non- exempt position located at 315. S. Broad Street in Philadelphia. Normal working hours are between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and holidays as needed to support the events and special projects is required.
OTHER:
Broad Street Love does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, criminal record, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Broad Street Love believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success as a community services organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
This position is located at Broad Street Love, 315 S. Broad Street. Employees are required to perform work on-site, and all or most orientations will occur on-site.
Salary: $17.00 an hour
To apply for this position, please send your resume, salary requirements, and cover letter to:
employment@broadstreetlove.org. Indicate “Utility Worker” in the subject line of your email.