Utility/Prep
1/28/2026
The primary duties involve comprehensive cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, operating the dish machine, handling chemicals safely, and maintaining general facility cleanliness inside and out. Staff members are also responsible for restocking utensils, taking temperature logs, and supporting meal production or service as needed.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Description
Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service company, is now looking to hire a Utility/Prep at our BlueCross BlueShield location in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Pay $15.00 per hour
- Shift is 7am- 3pm
- Schedule is Monday-Friday
Duties and Responsibilities
- Sweeping, mopping, cleaning, wiping, scrubbing, polishing and washing.
- Sort and replenish small wares.
- Wash Pots, pans utensils, plates, bowls, forks, knives and spoon, etc.
- Properly Operate dish machine at sufficient speed to maintain flow per SFM Standards.
- Properly handle chemicals per MSDS and Southern Safety protocols.
- Perform all duties in compliance with Workplace Safety Standards and protocols.
- Empty Trash Receptacles and Take out trash.
- Maintain general cleanliness of facility inside and outside as assigned Cleaning Schedule.
- Re-stock any of those food service utensils, equipment required and maintain service area cleanliness.
- Properly clean areas used and equipment.
- Take any required temperature record logs.
- Conduct duties in an orderly and professional manner and to standards of Southern Foodservice Code of Conduct.
- Follow all Company policies and procedures as issued.
- Put up stock/delivery trucks as needed.
- All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the Assistant Managers or Supervisors, as a part of any “Job” or “Position” assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal or the dining facility.
Southern Foodservice Management’s Culture
We have a philosophy for each and every one on our service team to give something extra. A Southern Foodservice Management employee:
- Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards, Supervisors, guests and other team members.
- Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE.
- Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills.
- Promotes a fun and efficient professional work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Strength: Lift up to 45lbs
- Posture: Standing 70%, Walking 30%
- Movement of objects: Frequent
- Heavy lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling
- Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
- Stooping: Frequent
- Reaching: Frequent
- Handling: Frequent
- Talking/Hearing: Frequent
- Seeing: Frequent
- Temperature Variation: Frequent
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