Kitchen Utility Associate (Full Time)

Reserve at Fairhope; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, life coverage

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Reserve at Fairhope is seeking a motivated individual to join our kitchen support team. The role focuses on washing and sanitizing dishes, pots, and kitchen equipment, while maintaining cleanliness and proper sanitation throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include stock checks, food storage, and helping with buffet setups and events. A positive attitude and reliability are essential to support residents and staff in a warm, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans and food prep equipment.
• Empty garbage and sanitize containers as needed.
• Check-in, unpack and store dry goods, cleaning supplies and cold stock.
• Maintain food storage areas and assist in cleaning as needed.
• Keep temperature checks current throughout the kitchen.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and maintain clean walls.
• Assist with buffet setup and special events.
• Demonstrate positive resident relations and a cheerful attitude.

Skills

Sanitation

Kitchen hygiene

Food storage

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:

• 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

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.