Dining Room & Kitchen Utility Associate

Sagora Senior Living; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine

On-Demand Pay

Discount Program

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Paid time off

Assistance Program

Meal Tickets

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living in Texas is seeking a dependable Utility to support dining room and kitchen operations across Magnolia Court Assisted Living & Memory Care. The role assists the Dining Room Manager and Culinary Director to ensure guest satisfaction and resident care, with PRN shifts and a team-first environment.

Candidates should have at least 6 months in a commercial kitchen, food handler permit, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of experience in a commercial kitchen operation is preferred.
• Must have food handler’s permit as required by state and/or local authority.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in English.

Responsibilities

• Collect dishes and kitchen utensils from tables during mealtimes.
• Wash dishes and utensils, assuring highest standards of cleanliness.
• Eliminate stains from all utensils.
• Monitor the temperature of the dishwashing machine daily.
• Notify the Culinary Director of any unacceptable temperature readings.
• Remove cracked or broken dishes or damaged utensils that might be hazardous.
• Store dishes, glassware, and utensils properly for use at the next mealtime.
• Set up tables and beverage station and refill salt, pepper, and sugar dispensers.
• Assure all salads and desserts are properly portioned.
• Serve meals to residents promptly and in a friendly manner.
• Deliver meals to residents’ rooms as needed.
• Dispose of trash properly.
• Clean dishwashing machine inside and out after each shift; deep-clean kitchen monthly.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor, walk-in refrigerator, and freezer daily.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food handling

Customer service

English communication

Kitchen cleanliness

Teamwork

Job description

Sagora Senior Living in Texas is seeking a dependable Utility to support dining room and kitchen operations across Magnolia Court Assisted Living & Memory Care. The role assists the Dining Room Manager and Culinary Director to ensure guest satisfaction and resident care, with PRN shifts and a team-first environment.

Candidates should have at least 6 months in a commercial kitchen, food handler permit, and strong English communication.