Dining Room & Kitchen Utility Aide - Senior Living

Sagora Senior Living; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid telemedicine

On-Demand Pay

Discount program

Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life

Flex Spending Account

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance

Lasting relationships with residents

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Utility to support dining room and kitchen operations at our Texarkana community. You will collect dishes, wash utensils, and help ensure top-notch hospitality for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include food service support, sanitation, and delivery of meals in a friendly, resident-focused environment. The role requires English communication, basic kitchen experience, and a willingness to multi-task in a team.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Must have a food handler’s permit as required by state/local authority.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Caring, organized and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Collect dishes and kitchen utensils from the tables during mealtimes.
• Wash dishes and utensils, ensuring high cleanliness standards.
• Eliminate stains from utensils.
• Monitor the dishwashing machine temperature daily to ensure proper operation.
• Notify Culinary Director of any unacceptable temperature readings.
• Remove cracked or damaged dishes or utensils that may be hazardous.
• Store dishes, glassware, and utensils properly for next mealtime.
• Follow established methods of meal prep and decoration under supervision.
• Set up tables and beverage station; refill salt, pepper, and sugar.
• Portion salads and desserts as directed.
• Serve meals promptly and courteously to residents.
• Deliver meals to residents’ rooms as needed.
• Dispose of trash properly.
• Clean the dishwasher inside and out after each shift.
• Deep-clean kitchen monthly.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor, walk-in fridge and freezer each evening.

Skills

Food handler permit

Kitchen experience

English fluency

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Utility to support dining room and kitchen operations at our Texarkana community. You will collect dishes, wash utensils, and help ensure top-notch hospitality for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include food service support, sanitation, and delivery of meals in a friendly, resident-focused environment. The role requires English communication, basic kitchen experience, and a willingness to multi-task in a team.