Kitchen Utility Associate

Post Acute Partners; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Elderwood Village at Vestal is seeking a Part-Time Kitchen Utility Associate to assist with dishwashing, cleaning, and general kitchen support. Responsibilities include handling dishes, maintaining sanitation, and helping with receiving and storing food deliveries.

The role requires physical stamina and reliability; prior customer service or food service experience is preferred. Compliance with facility safety standards and attendance at required meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age and applicable employment certificate/permit.
• Prior customer service experience.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clears and cleans dishes and utensils; operates dish machine and puts away air-dried items.
• Cleans dish machine, sinks, countertops; disposes garbage.
• Keeps work area clean and organized; maintains equipment.
• Receives and stores food deliveries; replenishes supplies.
• Follows daily cleaning lists and safety policies; adheres to HIPAA-like facility rules.

Skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Elderwood Village at Vestal is Hiring!

PART - TIME KITCHEN UTILITY ASSOCIATE

KITCHEN UTILITY ASSOCIATE - JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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.

KITCHEN UTILITY ASSOCIATE

1. 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.
2. Cleans dish machine, sinks and counters; removes all garbage from work area and kitchen.
3. Keeps work area equipment clean and in good condition.
4. Disposes garbage properly in the receptacle located outside of building.
5. Mops floors in work area after each meal.
6. Follows daily cleaning lists.
7. Helps clear dining room tables when needed.
8. Helps with receiving/storing of food deliveries.
9. Replenishes soap for sinks and detergent for dish machine as needed.
10. Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
11. 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.
12. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them.
13. Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
14. Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
15. Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
16. Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
17. Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
18. Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

KITCHEN UTILITY ASSOCIATE

• 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.

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.