Kitchen Utility Worker

Atria Senior Living; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Utility Worker to join their Food Services team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring a clean and efficient kitchen environment while assisting in meal preparation and service for residents. Your responsibilities will include washing dishes, setting up serving carts, and maintaining dining areas to meet high standards of cleanliness and safety. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the well-being of residents in a supportive team atmosphere. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of cleaning, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and wash dishes, maintaining cleanliness in dining areas.
• Assist in meal setup and serving to residents.
• Support food preparation and kitchen operations.

Skills

Effective communication skills in English

Ability to follow standards and procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

In the role of Kitchen Utility Worker, you will help serve meals and clear/wash dishes from residents’ tables following Holiday procedures.

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following Holiday procedures. This includes cleaning the dishwashing area, food-serving areas and equipment, dining room tables and chairs, and vacuuming and cleaning the dining room area. Complete dishwasher temperature log at required times.
• Assist in the setup of serving carts for each meal, including preparing water carafes and distributing them to each table, serving hot cereal at breakfast and bread at dinner, helping serve meals to residents' tables, and delivering trays to residents’ rooms when necessary.
• Assist with food preparation as assigned and work as part of the Food Services team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen.
• As needed, assist with putting away deliveries and setting dining tables for the next meal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation
• General knowledge of safe food-handling practices
• Effective communication skills in English
• Ability and willingness to follow standards and procedures, accept direction and training, and work as part of a team.