Kitchen Utility Worker

Holiday by Atria; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual Anniversary rewards

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Holiday by Atria in Kittery, Maine, is looking for team members to assist in food services, where duties include washing dishes, assisting with meal preparation, and ensuring smooth operations in the kitchen.

Qualified candidates will possess a High School education or equivalent and show effective communication skills in English, along with knowledge of cleaning and food sanitation practices. This position offers a supportive work environment with diverse responsibilities to ensure a pleasant dining experience for residents.

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 to follow standards and procedures, accept training, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following Holiday procedures.
• Assist in the setup of serving carts for each meal.
• Assist with food preparation and ensure smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Help serve meals and deliver trays to residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication skills in English

General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation

General knowledge of safe food-handling practices

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S. Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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 & training, and work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following Holiday procedures. Also includes cleaning the dishwashing area, food‑serving areas and equipment, dining room tables and chairs, vacuum and clean 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 to each table, serve hot cereal at breakfast and bread at dinner, help serve meals to residents' tables and deliver 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.