JOB DETAILS
Paramount Events - Utility Team Member
CompanyParamount Events
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 8, 2026

About The Company
Founded and led by Jodi Fyfe, Paramount Events is a woman-owned, green-certified, full-scale catering company specializing in seasonal, chef-driven cuisine and impeccable service. At Paramount Events, we measure success by the personal connections we build, fully investing in the happiness of our clients and their guests.
About the Role
Description
Paramount Events is seeking a dependable and hardworking Utility Team Member to support the daily operations of one of our corporate dining accounts. This role is responsible for maintaining clean and organized kitchen and dining areas, washing cookware and dinnerware, assisting with waste removal, and supporting overall sanitation and food safety standards. The ideal candidate is reliable, works well in a team environment, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced setting.
Duties and Responsibilities for Utility:
- Maintain a consistent work pace, and effectively use one’s time
- Wash cookware and dinnerware in appropriate areas
- Sweep and mop floors as needed
- Take out garbage, recycling, and compost to appropriate disposal areas; as needed
- Note when cleaning products are needed, and sharing Culinary Management
- Follow schedule, alert supervisor when there is a conflict
- Uphold sanitation and food safety standards, maintaining clean and tidy work areas
- Ensure all opening/closing duties are being met correctly and consistently
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is being handled properly when in use and stored properly when not in use, note when equipment/items are not functioning
Requirements
- Food Handler's certification
- Basic ware washing knowledge, ability to wash pots, pans, dinnerware
- Basic cleaning knowledge, ability to sweep, mop, deep clean equipment
- Effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management
- Work well both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and lift at least 40 pounds
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Referral program
- 401K eligible after 1 year of employment
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Shift meal provided
Key Skills
Ware washingCleaningSanitationFood safetyTime managementTeamworkEquipment maintenanceWaste management
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityTrades
Benefits
Flexible schedulePaid trainingReferral program401kHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceShift meal
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Utility Team Member is responsible for maintaining clean kitchen and dining areas, including washing cookware and dinnerware. They also assist with waste removal and ensure all sanitation and food safety standards are consistently met.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
82
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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