Kitchen Utility Worker

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a Kitchen Utility Worker to support meal service and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. This role involves preparing dishes, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school education and knowledge of food safety practices, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and clear/wash dishes following procedures.
• Assist with food preparation and setup of serving carts.
• Clean dining room area and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cleaning and sanitation

Safe food-handling practices

Effective communication

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. Also includes cleaning the dishwashing area, food- serving areas and equipment, dining room tables and chairs and vacuum and clean the dining room area. Complete dishwasher temperature log at required times.
• Assist in the setup of serving carts for each meal, to include preparing water carafes and distribute 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, set dining tables for 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 willing to follow standards and procedures, and accept direction & training and work as part of a team