Kitchen Utility Associate

Highpoint-At-Cape-Coral; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Highpoint-At-Cape-Coral is seeking a dedicated kitchen assistant to wash and sanitize dishes, maintain clean cooking and serving areas, and help with basic food service tasks in our senior living community in Cape Coral, Florida.

You will follow sanitation guidelines, perform temperature checks as needed, and support the kitchen team to ensure a warm, safe dining experience for residents and guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• At least one year of related work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize all dishes, pots and pans, food carts, and food preparation equipment (including ovens and ranges).
• Empty kitchen garbage/trash and sanitize containers as needed.
• Check-in, unpack, and store dry goods, cleaning supplies, and cold stock.
• Oversee and maintain food storage areas; when necessary, assist in cleaning of food service areas and heavy equipment.
• Pull frozen meats to be used on following days and return unused items to freezer.
• Keeps temperature checks current throughout the kitchen.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors. Maintain cleanliness of all walls in kitchen and serving areas.
• Assist with buffet set up and special functions.
• Demonstrate positive resident relations and facility’s quality care and service standards to residents, families, and guests. Maintain positive, cheerful attitude at all times.
• Follow sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Food handling safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the Company:

We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do:

• Wash and sanitize all dishes, pots and pans, food carts, and food preparation equipment (including ovens and ranges).
• Empty kitchen garbage/trash and sanitize containers as needed.
• Check-in, unpack, and store dry goods, cleaning supplies, and cold stock.
• Oversee and maintain food storage areas; when necessary, assist in cleaning of food service areas and heavy equipment.
• Pull frozen meats to be used on following days and return unused items to freezer.
• Keeps temperature checks current throughout the kitchen.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors. Maintain cleanliness of all walls in kitchen and serving areas.
• Assist with buffet set up and special functions.
• Demonstrate positive resident relations and facility’s quality care and service standards to residents, families, and guests. Maintain positive, cheerful attitude at all times.
• Follow sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Why You Are Qualified:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• At least one (1) years of related work experience preferred

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay.
• Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs

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Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.