Custodian
ABOUT REAL GOOD KITCHEN: Real Good Kitchen is Knoxville’s first shared commercial kitchen and food business incubator. Located on Magnolia Avenue in East Knoxville, we are a shared kitchen community with a mission to support food businesses at any stage. It’s not easy to run a food business. Our goal is to provide food entrepreneurs with the space and resources they need.
At Real Good Kitchen, we believe that we can make change through food. We envision greater equity, opportunity and financial security for more people through food business ownership. We share a kitchen that welcomes everyone and values diverse capabilities, talents and traditions. We nurture a community through the common language of food. And we all eat well in the process.
As a public benefit company, Real Good Kitchen is focused on creating opportunities, building a collaborative and welcoming community and making real impact inside and outside the Kitchen.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Custodian is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the shared commercial kitchen and facility by completing a variety of duties to ensure the facility is compliant with regulations and meets the highest quality and food safety standards.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Routine cleaning, degreasing and sanitizing of all areas of the kitchen facility. Duties may include but are not limited to: kitchen prep tables; storage areas; baking and prep equipment; kitchen walls, fixtures and windows
Clean and sanitize bathroom areas including replenishing and stocking toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, etc.
Disposal of trash, recycling and compost and maintenance of trash and waste receptacles
Sweep and mop all floor areas
Deep cleaning of kitchen equipment, including shelving, racks, vent hood, dishroom and floors
Simple maintenance of equipment including changing batteries, replacing HVAC filters, minor repairs and upkeep
Monitor kitchen and chemical supplies and ensure that stations remain stocked
Regularly communicate with kitchen supervisor about supply and chemical needs
Follow procedures for the use of food-safe chemical cleaners and equipment
Monitor and clean storage areas to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and prevent cross-contamination
Maintain outdoor areas including trash pickup, weed removal and compost management
Ensure kitchen meets all health and safety standards
Provide the highest quality service for our clients
Regular and prompt attendance
Other Qualifications: Minimum 18 years of age. Understanding of kitchen equipment, food safety regulations, and inventory management. Self-motivated with great communication skills and an ability to work unsupervised. Ability to understand, read, write and speak English preferred.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: Frequently required to stand; sit; walk for extended periods of time; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful, customer service-oriented environment, perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
The position is part-time with varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, starting at $17/hr. The position has room for growth.
Real Good Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive community for our team and our members. We aim to build a diverse team that reflects the diversity in our Kitchen and in the Knoxville community.
Please apply by sending your resume, availability, and two professional references to bailey at therealgoodkitchen.com. Include “Custodian Position” in the subject line.