Kitchen Utility Associate

Elderwood Village at Vestal; Town of Vestal (NY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Elderwood Village at Vestal is seeking a part-time Kitchen Utility Associate to support dishroom tasks and daily cleaning in food production areas. You will assist with receiving and storing deliveries and maintain sanitary conditions across kitchen spaces.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to facility policies, and reliable attendance. Prior customer service experience and an ability to read, write, and speak English are important for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physical stamina for constant activity.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Clear, soak, wash, and air‑dry dishes; operate the dish machine.
• Clean dish machine, sinks, and counters; remove all garbage.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and in good condition.
• Dispose garbage properly in outside receptacle.
• Mop floors after meals and follow cleaning lists.
• Assist with clearing dining tables and receiving/storing food deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

ServSafe certification

Stamina

Education

HS diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Kitchen Utility Associate

Overview

Elderwood Village at Vestal is hiring a part‑time kitchen utility associate. The role involves ensuring the health and well‑being of residents by managing dishroom tasks—clearing, soaking, scraping, washing, air‑drying, and putting away china and utensils used in serving and food preparation—and assisting with daily cleaning duties of food production areas and sanitation duties.

Responsibilities

• Carries out the clearing, scraping and putting of dishes and utensils in the dish machine, and the emptying of the dish machine and putting away of dishes after they are air‑dried.
• Cleans dish machine, sinks and counters; removes all garbage from the work area and kitchen.
• Keeps work area equipment clean and in good condition.
• Disposes garbage properly in the receptacle located outside of the building.
• Mops floors in the 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 the 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 a 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 business 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, the employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EEO 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.