Utility

Sagora Senior Living; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid telemedicine

On-Demand Pay

Discount program

Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life

Flex Spending Account

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance

Lasting relationships with residents

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Utility to support dining room and kitchen operations at our Texarkana community. You will collect dishes, wash utensils, and help ensure top-notch hospitality for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include food service support, sanitation, and delivery of meals in a friendly, resident-focused environment. The role requires English communication, basic kitchen experience, and a willingness to multi-task in a team.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Must have a food handler’s permit as required by state/local authority.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Caring, organized and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Collect dishes and kitchen utensils from the tables during mealtimes.
• Wash dishes and utensils, ensuring high cleanliness standards.
• Eliminate stains from utensils.
• Monitor the dishwashing machine temperature daily to ensure proper operation.
• Notify Culinary Director of any unacceptable temperature readings.
• Remove cracked or damaged dishes or utensils that may be hazardous.
• Store dishes, glassware, and utensils properly for next mealtime.
• Follow established methods of meal prep and decoration under supervision.
• Set up tables and beverage station; refill salt, pepper, and sugar.
• Portion salads and desserts as directed.
• Serve meals promptly and courteously to residents.
• Deliver meals to residents’ rooms as needed.
• Dispose of trash properly.
• Clean the dishwasher inside and out after each shift.
• Deep-clean kitchen monthly.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor, walk-in fridge and freezer each evening.

Skills

Food handler permit

Kitchen experience

English fluency

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

UtilityThe 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! Apply now to join our dedicated team that cares, just like you!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 membersOn-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 InsuranceFlex Spending AccountDependent Care Flex PlanHealth Savings Account401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!Paid time off and Holiday payTeam Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!Discounted Meal TicketsReferral 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 TexarkanaAddress: 5415 Cowhorn Creek RoadPhone number: [phone]Status: Full-time, Part-timeShift(s):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 decorationSet 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 preferredMust have food handler’s permit as required by state and /or local authorityExcellent communication skillsThe ideal candidate will be caring, organized, and able to multi-taskMust be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in EnglishSagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.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.