Kitchen Utility Associate

Elderwood; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg is hiring a Part-Time Kitchen Utility Associate to support our dining operations and the health and well-being of residents.

You will handle dish room tasks, cleaning, sanitation, and storage, assist with deliveries, and keep work areas orderly and safe in accordance with Elderwood policies.

Applicants should have basic customer service experience and be at least 16; ServSafe certification is a plus, with a reliable, team-oriented approach to work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals.
• Prior customer service experience.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physical stamina necessary for constant activity.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• English language ability for interaction with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Carries out dish room duties including clearing, scraping, washing and putting away dishes.
• Cleans dish machine, sinks and counters; removes garbage from the work area.
• Keeps work area equipment clean and in good condition.
• Disposes garbage properly outside the building.
• Mops floors in the work area after meals and follows cleaning lists.
• Assists with receiving/storing food deliveries.
• Helps clear dining room tables and participates in safety practices.

Skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Overview

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg is Hiring Part-Time Kitchen Utility Associate. Kitchen Utility Associate team members assist with ensuring the health and well‑being of our residents by being responsible for dish room tasks of clearing, soaking, scraping, washing, air drying, and putting away of china and utensils used in serving and preparation of food. This individual also assists with daily cleaning duties of the food production areas and sanitation duties.

Salary

$16.00 / hr

Responsibilities

• Carries out the clearing, scraping and putting of dishes and utensils in dish machine, and the emptying of dish machine and putting away of dishes after being air dried.
• Cleans dish machine, sinks and counters; removes all garbage from work area and kitchen.
• Keeps work area equipment clean and in good condition.
• Disposes garbage properly in the receptacle located outside of building.
• Mops floors in work area after each meal.
• Follows daily cleaning lists.
• Helps clear dining room tables when needed.
• Helps with receiving/storing of food deliveries.
• Replenishes soap for sinks and detergent for dish machine as needed.
• Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in‑services.
• Performs all position duties according to safety rules and standards of practice required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals
• Prior customer service experience
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
• Physical stamina necessary for constant activity
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.