About this position
Utility Cleaner Lead — Graveyard Shift
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Utility Cleaner Lead to keep our commercial kitchen, dish area, and back-of-house spaces clean, safe, and organized during the overnight graveyard shift. The ideal candidate has hands-on cleaning experience in a commercial kitchen and previous leadership experience. This person will lead by example, assign and follow up on cleaning tasks, and help the team maintain consistent sanitation standards after service.
Responsibilities
Lead, assign, and support utility and cleaning team members throughout the overnight shift.
Set cleaning priorities, monitor progress, and verify that assigned tasks are completed thoroughly and on time.
Train team members on cleaning procedures, safe chemical use, equipment handling, and sanitation practices.
Clean and sanitize floors, walls, doors, drains, baseboards, and other kitchen surfaces.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors, keeping walkways and work areas free of standing water, grease, debris, and slip hazards.
Remove and clean floor mats, and allow them to dry before returning them to service.
Clean and sanitize sinks, handwashing stations, dish tables, counters, and food-contact surfaces as assigned.
Clean the dish area, including dish machines, dish racks, spray arms, curtains, filters, and surrounding surfaces according to procedure.
Clean ovens, ranges, grills, griddles, fryers, broilers, salamanders, and other kitchen equipment using approved procedures and products.
Clean refrigerators, freezers, walk-in coolers, shelves, gaskets, handles, and exterior surfaces. Follow instructions for interior cleaning or work near food.
Clean hoods, filters, and accessible areas of ventilation equipment according to the cleaning schedule and safety procedures.
Clean shelves, speed racks, carts, storage areas, and the exterior of small equipment.
Empty and clean trash, recycling, and compost containers; replace liners and keep waste areas orderly.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, employee areas, and other assigned back-of-house spaces.
Keep cleaning tools, mops, buckets, squeegees, and brushes clean, organized, and stored in their designated areas.
Prepare and use cleaning solutions according to label directions. Never mix chemicals, and use required protective equipment.
Report damaged equipment, plumbing issues, leaks, pest activity, low cleaning supplies, and other safety or maintenance concerns to a manager.
Follow cleaning schedules, checklists, chemical procedures, and food-safety requirements.
Communicate clearly with kitchen leadership and team members, and perform other related utility duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Previous cleaning experience in a commercial kitchen is required.
Previous leadership, shift-lead, or supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge of commercial kitchen cleaning methods and safe chemical handling.
Ability to follow written cleaning schedules and complete tasks with attention to detail.
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Availability to work the overnight graveyard shift, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and safely lift, carry, push, and pull supplies or equipment.
Ability to work in a kitchen environment with heat, water, cleaning products, and frequent movement.
Location and commute
Las Vegas, NV .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3272043882.