Kitchen Utility Specialist – Clean, Efficient & Team‑Oriented

Senior Lifestyle; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Utility Worker to maintain sanitary kitchen facilities, wash dishes, stock supplies, and support daily kitchen operations in a hospitality environment. You will follow standards to ensure cleanliness, safety, and efficiency, while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor with residents and team members.

The role requires loading and operating dishwashing equipment, handling chemicals properly, and participating in training sessions to uphold Senior Lifestyle

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or have a workers permit.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Must pass a state, federal background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitary condition of dishes, utensils, glasses, pots, pans, equipment and kitchen in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporation standards.
• Safely and efficiently operate dish washing machine according to procedure manual.
• Ensure proper soap and rinse chemicals are loaded for washing.
• Remove from service any dishes, utensils, and glassware that are damaged or broken.
• Stock delivered food and non-food items.
• Empty and clear garbage bins and breakdown of boxes.
• Deep cleaning of kitchen and equipment.
• Attend all training and in-service seminars.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Perform all duties in adherence to Senior Lifestyle Corporation standards.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Utility Worker to maintain sanitary kitchen facilities, wash dishes, stock supplies, and support daily kitchen operations in a hospitality environment. You will follow standards to ensure cleanliness, safety, and efficiency, while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor with residents and team members.

The role requires loading and operating dishwashing equipment, handling chemicals properly, and participating in training sessions to uphold Senior Lifestyle