Food Service Utility Worker - Elwyn Residential

Whitsons Culinary Group; Media, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

PTO

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a Food Service Utility Worker to help keep our healthcare kitchen clean, safe, and running smoothly. You’ll support meal service by cleaning, stocking, and assisting with basic kitchen tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, English proficiency, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Some food service or janitorial experience is a plus; full training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Certifications: Food Handling certification preferred but not required.
• Speak and read English.
• Some experience helpful.
• Be able to lift 40 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize food prep areas and surfaces.
• Take out trash and keep storage areas organized.
• Assist with food deliveries and supply stocking.
• Help the team with basic kitchen tasks when needed.
• Work efficiently and take pride in cleanliness.

Skills

Speak and read English

Active on your feet

Some experience helpful

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Handling certification

Job description

Food Service Utility Worker - Elwyn Residential

#17270

Requisition Number

17270

Job Description

Food Service Utility Worker – Keep Our Kitchen Running Smoothly!

Are you the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps things spotless, safe, and running like clockwork? We're looking for a dependable Food Service Utility Worker to support our healthcare kitchen team and help deliver meals that heal.

What You’ll Do:

• Clean and sanitize food prep areas and surfaces
• Take out trash and keep storage areas organized
• Assist with food deliveries and supply stocking
• Help the team with basic kitchen tasks when needed
• Work efficiently and take pride in cleanliness
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines with care
• Stay positive and helpful—even when it’s busy
• Like being active and on your feet
• Have previous food service or janitorial experience (a plus, not a must)

What We Offer:

• Friendly, team-focused environment
• Healthcare, dental, and PTO (for eligible employees)
• Job stability and room to grow

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Paid time off

About Us: At Whitsons, every role is essential to caring for our patients—including yours. As a utility worker, you'll help create a clean, safe kitchen where our patients can receive the nutritious meals they need to heal and thrive.

$16.39 per hour

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Education: High School or GED
• Certifications: Food Handling certification preferred but not required
• Speak and read English
• Some experience helpful
• Be able to lift 40 pounds or more

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

• To stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools and controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to lift and move up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to see in dim lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas.
• Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, possible travel to other work sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in kitchen and storage setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Work Schedule

Days and hours may vary

Roy Graham

Salary Target

$16.39/hour

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