Utility Associate

The Birches on Maple; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO & Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Birches on Maple is looking for a dedicated Utility Associate to support housekeeping and kitchen duties in our premier senior living community in Carrollton, GA. You will receive and check in vendor deliveries, unpack and store products, and wash cooking and serving items to support our dining services team.

With a high school diploma or GED preferred and at least 1 year of related experience, you will contribute to clean, safe, and efficient food service areas while adhering to sanitation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of related work experience preferred.
• Hired candidates must pass background check and pre-employment tests.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots and pans, food carts, and equipment.
• Empty trash and sanitize containers as needed.
• Check in, unpack, and store dry goods and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen walls, floors, and service areas.
• Monitor temperature checks and assist with buffet set ups.
• Assist with resident dining service and maintain positive resident relations.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Food handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Birches on Maple

Utility Associate

About the Company:
We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

Summary:

A Utility Associate assists with duties in the housekeeping and kitchen departments. Receives all vendor deliveries, checks in, unpacks and stores products. This position also washes and sanitizes cooking and serving items as well as kitchen equipment, walls, and floors. The Kitchen Utility Associate worker supports the Dining Services department’s mission of delivering quality service. Responsible for assigned cleaning and housekeeping duties within established quality care and service standards in accordance with applicable company, federal, state, and local standards.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay.
• Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs

What You Will Do:

• Wash and sanitize all dishes, pots and pans, food carts, and food preparation equipment (including ovens and ranges).
• Empty kitchen garbage/trash and sanitize containers as needed.
• Check in, unpack, and store dry goods, cleaning supplies, and cold stock.
• Oversee and maintain food storage areas; when necessary, assist in cleaning of food service areas and heavy equipment.
• Pull frozen meats to be used on following days and return unused items to freezer.
• Keeps temperature checks current throughout the kitchen.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors. Maintain cleanliness of all walls in kitchen and serving areas.
• Assist with buffet set up and special functions.
• Demonstrate positive resident relations and facility’s quality care and service standards to residents, families, and guests. Maintain positive, cheerful attitude at all times.
• Follow sanitation guidelines.
• Clean and service public/common areas and private resident areas in accordance with established health, hygiene, and appearance policies and regulations (including safety and risk management) and in order of priority established by supervisor.
• Follow all housekeeping protocols and procedures in dusting, polishing, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, etc.
• Properly dispose of refuse, adhering to infection control standards.
• Maintain equipment and supplies so as to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment, and to prevent accidents. Keep utility rooms clean and organized.
• Coordinate activities with other departments, as necessary.
• Assist with servicing resident laundry, as assigned.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).
• Perform other duties as assigned. Attend in-service classes and staff meetings.

Why You Are Qualified:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• At least 1 year of related work experience preferred.

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.