JOB DETAILS

Utility/Prep

CompanySouthern Foodservice Management Inc
LocationColumbia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 28, 2026
About The Company
Southern Foodservice Management provides onsite dining, catering and vending services to business & industry, education and government clients. Founded in 1951, the Birmingham, Alabama-headquartered company provides quality food, great service, exceptional value and a pleasant experience to dining customers at client sites nationwide. Southern’s long history of success is attributed to the high level of care, attention and flexibility—that “something extra”—in its dealings with clients, customers, employees and suppliers.
About the Role

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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Key Skills
SweepingMoppingCleaningWashing Pots And PansDish Machine OperationChemical HandlingSafety ProtocolsTrash RemovalStockingTemperature RecordingProfessionalismTeamworkGuest SatisfactionLifting Up To 45lbsStandingWalking
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageTradesSecurity & SafetyAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
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.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
376
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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