Kitchen Utility Worker

Atria Senior Living; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a Kitchen Utility Worker to join their dedicated Food Services team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the dining experience for residents is pleasant and efficient. Your responsibilities will include preparing and washing dishes, assisting in meal service, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. If you are a team player with a passion for service and a commitment to following safety and sanitation standards, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following procedures.
• Assist in meal setup and serve meals to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness in dining and kitchen areas.

Skills

Effective communication skills

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 the 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 & training, and work as part of a team