Apply Now: Dishwasher & Utilities – Main Street Cultural Center

We are looking for a Dishwasher & Utilities individual to join our kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness around our facility.

The position’s responsibilities include collecting used dishes, plates and utensils, loading washing machines and stacking washed items appropriately. This position will also entail being in charge ensuring a high standard of the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the facility’s interior and exterior appearance in cleanliness. This position may be part of the behind-the-scenes operations, but extremely essential to the smooth operation of the Cultural Center. Note that this role requires working in shifts, including evenings and weekends. Ultimately, you’ll help provide an unforgettable dining experience for our customers.

Responsibilities

Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas and load and unload dishwashing machines
Wash specific items by hand (e.g. wooden cutting boards, large pots and delicate china)
Store clean dishes, glasses and equipment appropriately. Also to ensure there are always enough clean dishes, glasses and utensils, especially during peak hours
Maintain cleaning supplies stock (e.g. detergents) and relaying to the FM to place replenishment orders when necessary
Check dish washing machines and other equipment needed for cleaning for proper operation and promptly report any technical/performance issues to the FM
Remove garbage regularly and ready for scheduled Thursday pickup
Being in charge of coordinating with FM for set up of event seating and table arrangement as necessary prior to events. Assist with the breakdown of events by removing furniture, packing up equipment, and restoring the space to its original condition.
Coordinating with FM and Kitchen staff to ensure event related requirements such as trash receptacles are in place for scheduled events.
Ensuring proper cleanliness of restroom areas regularly and replenishment of supplies needed
Ensuring general cleanliness of the kitchen area, and general area floors.

Requirements and skills

Work experience as a Dishwasher or Facility utilities personnel.
Ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed
Time management skills and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Attention and strong commitment to detail and sanitation rules
Hands-on experience with industrial washing machines is a plus
High school diploma is a plus

Before You Apply

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Main St. Cultural Center. Understanding the Center and its functions is crucial to understanding all the job roles, responsibilities, and furthermore the requirements for the position you are applying for.

Main St. Cultural Center is a multi-functional space of Sipp Culture (our parent organization), and serves the community in these three major ways:

It is an event center and venue for multiple types of events from within and outside of the organization, including events from public rental. Events are hosted and catered from within.
It has a restaurant component that operates through certain days of the week.
It is hub for programs operated by Sipp Culture such as Farmers Market, Plant Sale Events, Elder Share, Food Club and more.

Working at Main St. Cultural Center will mean that you get to be involved in all aspects and functionality of the center, and will provide great exposure to the wonderful things that are happening in Utica, MS through Sipp Culture. Your flexibility and adaptability to a multifaceted operation will be key to your success, and our success! We look forward to growing with the experience and strengths that you bring to the position.