About Asia Live Silicon Valley
Asia Live Silicon Valley is a premier culinary and cultural destination located at the entrance to Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, California. Founded by Chef George Chen and created by the renowned team behind Asia Live, Asia Live offers an immersive hospitality experience that celebrates the depth, diversity, and artistry of Asian cuisine. Spanning 12,000 square feet across Level 1 and Level 2, Asia Live combines exceptional dining, vibrant energy, and cultural storytelling in one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent retail and lifestyle destinations. Learn more at www.asialivesv.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Utility / Houseperson will wash and clean tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment, and keep the dish-room and equipment clean and organized. The utility will also maintain the kitchen clean and safe for all staff members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods.
- Load, run and unload the dish machine.
- Keep the dishwashing area and dish machine clean and report any functional/mechanical problems immediately.
- Monitor dish machine water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
- Sort and rinse dirty items and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
- Sort and stack clean items. Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas.
- Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
- Bag and haul dish room trash to dumpster at designed times.
- Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
- Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
- Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
- Maintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management, staff, and all departments.
- To follow Standards of Service and all company/kitchen safety rules, policies, and procedures.
- Strict adherence to health department and food handling guidelines.
- Immediately report all suspicious occurrence and hazardous conditions.
- Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Job description may be changed at any time.
REQUIRED LICENSE / QUALIFICATIONS:
- One (1) years of experience as Utility/Dishwasher.
- Food Handlers card.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
- Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions in English.
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
- Strong interpersonal as well as verbal skills.
- Ability to work in groups as well as lead a team and provide required training to subordinates.
SKILLS / APTITUDES:
- Good communication skills (verbally interacting with management and team members.)
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to accept constructive criticism and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Commitment to quality service.
- Have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to speak and hear, vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Constant standing with some walking.
- Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly required to use hands and frequent washing of hands.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Generally, in an indoor setting.
- Work is performed in the kitchen area with exposure to heat, cold, fumes, and steam.
- Frequently exposed to heat/cold from the mechanical equipment.
- Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.
- The work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
EEO / Fair Chance:
Asia Live provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance