Utility Aide

Senior Living Communities LLC; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Woods in North Branford, CT, seeks a Utility Aide to support dining services under the Executive Chef. You’ll help with food prep, dishwashing, sanitation, and receiving and storing supplies.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety standards; prior food service experience is helpful, with high school diploma or GED required. Join a community-focused team that values residents and colleagues alike, with opportunities to grow within a caring, collaborative

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position desired.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assists in food preparation, dishwashing and sanitation.
• Receives and stores supplies with proper dating and labeling.
• Transports dishes to the main kitchen for cleaning as needed.
• Sets up and breaks down events for residents and staff.
• Maintains sanitation programs and daily cleaning schedules.

Skills

English fluency

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Evergreen Woods, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work ® —and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Evergreen Woods?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re looking for a Utility Aide

As the Utility Aide, you assist the Executive Chef / Directory of Dietary Services with the calculation of food and supply inventory.

POSITION SUMMARY

Utility Aide supports the dining functions of a campus by providing various services in the areas of food preparation, dishwashing, sanitation, and the receiving and storage of supplies under the supervision of the Executive Chef / Director of Dining Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Attends to kitchen spills quickly and keeps the floor and surface areas clean and free of debris.

Assists in preparation of meals. Manages portion control and proper diet requirements (including special diets).

Follows sanitation programs/schedules including daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules and sanitation inspections.

Keeps food items from possible contamination and spoilage with proper covers, dating/labeling, storage and by keeping food at safe temperatures.

Assists with the receiving, inspection and storage of supplies.

Removes trash from all kitchen areas and monitors all garbage cans and garbage sites related to dietary services.

Washes, scrubs and dries all dishes, utensils, beverage containers, beverage, food carts, and cooking pots, containers and pans.

Manages dishwashing stations and ensures that all chemicals register correctly following approved State and company guidelines.

Performs preventive maintenance and equipment checks on all dishwashing equipment in the kitchen area.

Transports dishes back to the main kitchen for cleaning.

As assigned, sets up and breaks down member/resident events.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The Team Member is often required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, taste and/or smell.

An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs.

Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the Team Member can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.

The Team Member may be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Also may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.

TRAVEL

No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school graduation or GED required.

1-2 years’ experience in a similar position desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.