Kitchen Utility Worker

Atria Senior Living; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking dedicated kitchen staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness and customer service in a vibrant dining atmosphere. This role involves working closely with culinary professionals to ensure residents enjoy their meals while adhering to food safety practices. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to building strong relationships with both staff and residents. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on customer service and building relationships.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and follow directions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and dish room area.
• Provide excellent customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Assist with food preparation and special events.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety Practices

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Job description

Responsibilities

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Maintain kitchen and dish room area in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at alltimes.
• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style diningatmosphere.Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Director to keep residentssatisfied with food and dining programs.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Wash and store all dishes and equipment in accordance with policy andprocedures.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Maintain dish machine after each meal by thoroughly cleaning and maintainingtemperature logs.
• Assist with the transportation and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Complete assigned food preparation as required.
• Adhere to standard food safety practices.
• Assist cooks and wait staff as requested.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Build positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers and residents.
• Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude.
• Able to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
• Accept and effectively follow direction from superiors or other experienced staff.
• Share job knowledge or resident information with others as needed.
• Give and welcome feedback.
• Must abide by company uniform policy.
• Must demonstrate high standards of ethics and personal accountability.