Utility Worker

East Baton Rouge Council on Aging; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

East Baton Rouge Council on Aging in Baton Rouge seeks a dedicated Utility Worker to help maintain cleanliness and sanitation of cookware, utensils, and dining areas. The role includes assisting in food preparation and packaging and supporting meal services. The position is full-time and requires a valid driver's license.

You will work in a busy kitchen environment, following food safety standards and Serve Safe guidelines. Prior experience in food service is a plus.

Qualifications

• Full-time position
• Valid Driver's License required
• Experience in food service or kitchen sanitation preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of cookware, glassware, and utensils.
• Ensure dishwashing areas are clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Assist in preparation and packaging of food in kitchen.
• Serve meals in kitchen and support meal service.
• Notify supervisors about equipment issues.
• Restock cupboards and refrigerators; manage food trays.
• Comply with Serve Safe requirements and food safety standards.

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Position Characteristics:

The Utility Worker is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards of cookware, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also insures the dishwashing areas are maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the mission and philosophy of EBRCOA
• Assists in preparation and packaging of food in kitchen
• Serves meals in kitchen
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, silverware, and pots
• Cleans serving, work, and storage areas
• Cleans hoods and floor grates
• Performs related work as required and assigned
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets
• Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers
• Stock cupboards and refrigerators
• Ensures that refrigerator meets Serve Safe requirements
• Ensures quality control
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers
• Ensures kitchen cleanliness
• Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly
• Other duties as directed

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Valid Drivers License Required

About the Organization
Since 1973, the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) has served the aging population of East Baton Rouge Parish through a spectrum of nutritional and social services. Additionally, the EBRCOA is charged with both meeting and discovering the growing needs of the ever-increasing aging population.
Central to the EBRCOA's mission is service to seniors as well as the maintenance of their personal independence and the enhancement of their storied lives. As such, our mission is simple:
Supporting Independence - Serving Seniors.
Said mission is made real through a variety of community-wide programs such as:
Meals on Wheels (home-delivered meals to homebound seniors)
Congregate Meals (hot meals at 15 different sites/senior centers throughout the parish)
Information and Assistance (trained counselors are available to answer questions, provide a thorough assessment of needs, make appropriate recommendations of services, refer individuals to other EBRCOA-related services in addition to other community-wide agencies/services available to the aging population)
Personal Care/Homemakers (trained caregivers providing in-home care; house-cleaning; laundry, respite, etc.)
Family Caregiver Support (assistance for caregivers tending to individuals 60+)
Health Screens (comprehensive screens at each senior center: glucose, immunizations, nutrition, referrals, etc.)
Insurance counseling; utility assistance (cable, electricity); Medicaid applications.
Today, our parish proudly welcomes more than 85,000 seniors to East Baton Rouge (eagerly anticipating the opportunity of reaching out and positively affecting each and every seasoned citizen).
With the help of eager, altruistic individuals and organizations, EBRCOA looks forward to meeting the challenges facing the aging - exceeding their expectations through innovative solutions met by unique, care-based services.

This position is currently accepting applications.