Kitchen Utility Worker

Atria Senior Living; Fort Gratiot Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated individual to join their kitchen team. This role involves maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment while delivering exceptional customer service in a restaurant-style dining atmosphere. You will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and staff to ensure residents enjoy their dining experience. If you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a passion for service, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on customer service and relationship building.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dish room areas.
• Provide excellent customer service in a dining atmosphere.
• Assist with food preparation and special events.

Skills

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Feedback Acceptance

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 all times.
• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere. Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Wash and store all dishes and equipment in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweep and mop) and trash emptied.
• Maintain dish machine after each meal by thoroughly cleaning and maintaining temperature 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 providing 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.