Utility

Sagora Senior Living; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

On-Demand Pay

Discount Program

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is hiring a Utility to assist in dining room and kitchen operations at our Sherman community. You will help with meal prep cleanup, serve meals, and ensure hospitality and cleanliness for residents and guests.

Six months of kitchen experience and a valid food handler's permit are preferred; good communication and the ability to multi-task are essential for delivering high-quality service in a resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred.
• Must hold a valid food handler's permit as required locally.

Responsibilities

• Collect dishes and utensils from tables during meals.
• Wash dishes and utensils to high cleanliness standards.
• Monitor dishwasher temperature and report readings to supervisor.
• Remove damaged dishes/utensils and notify Culinary Director.
• Store dishes properly for use at the next meal.
• Set up tables and beverage station; refill salt/pepper/sugar.
• Assist in meal service and deliver to residents' rooms as needed.
• Sweep and mop kitchen areas; deep-clean monthly.

Skills

Food handling

Communication

Multi-tasking

English literacy

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance

The Utility is responsible for all areas of meal clean up and dining prep. The purpose of this position is to assist the Dining Room Manager and/or Culinary Director in guaranteeing a high level of hospitality, service, and satisfaction for residents and guests by managing the dining room and kitchen clean up service.

Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work!

Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!

Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for benefit-eligible team members
• On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
• Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!

Position Details

Community Name: Asher Point of Sherman

Address: 3701 Loy Lake Road

Phone number: [phone]

Status: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Shift(s): 11:15a-7:30p/4p-7:30p/7:30a-7:30p

What does Utility at Sagora do?

• Collect dishes and kitchen utensils from the tables during mealtimes.
• Wash dishes and kitchen utensils, assuring highest standards of cleanliness.
• Eliminate stains from all utensils.
• Monitor the temperature of the dishwashing machine on a daily basis to ensure that the machine is operating properly. Notify the Culinary Director promptly of any unacceptable temperature readings.
• Remove from service all cracked or broken dishes or damaged utensils that might be hazardous to residents. Notify the Culinary Director of damage.
• Store dishes, glassware, and utensils properly for use at the next mealtime.
• Under the direction of the Culinary Director, follow established methods of meal preparation and decoration
• Set up tables and beverage station and refill all salt, pepper, and sugar dispensers.
• As directed, assure all salads and desserts are properly portioned.
• Serve meals to residents promptly and in a friendly and courteous manner. Deliver meals to residents’ rooms as needed.
• Dispose of all trash in a proper manner.
• Clean dishwashing machine inside and out after each shift. Deep-clean kitchen on a monthly basis.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor, walk-in refrigerator, and freezer each evening.

What do you need to be a Utility?

• Six (6) months or more of experience in a commercial kitchen operation is preferred
• Must have food handler’s permit as required by state and /or local authority
• Excellent communication skills
• The ideal candidate will be caring, organized, and able to multi-task
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in English

Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.