Utility Worker

Shelby American, Inc.; La Grange Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Utility Worker to join their team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a community-focused environment while ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of service ware and kitchen areas. As part of a supportive team, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of service and quality. With a commitment to employee well-being and safety, this organization fosters a culture of growth and development. If you're passionate about providing exceptional service and making a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality standards.
• Ability to provide service in an accurate and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all service ware and related utensils.
• Assist in food preparation and timely delivery of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness of dish machine and general areas.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

~WE'RE LOOKING FOR A SUPERSTAR~

We're hiring a full-time Utility Worker!

Full-time: 32+ hours per week (hours vary)

There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place.

As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.

Learn about Plymouth Place Benefit Packet offered to all Full Time Employees: 2025 Benefit Guide.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Utility Worker is responsible to clean, sanitize and store all service-ware and related utensils following each meal. This includes all related equipment and machinery and other general sanitation duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH

• Clean and sanitize all china, glassware, flatware, serving trays, serving dishes, pots, and pans, etc.
• Return all service ware to designated storage areas and properly store.
• Maintain and operate dish machine and general dish machine area in clean and sanitary fashion.
• Maintain 3-compartment sink and general area in a clean and sanitary fashion, including cart wash area.
• Assist other utility positions throughout the day.
• Assist in food preparation before, during and after meal periods as directed.
• Timely and efficient delivery of food items from main kitchen to/from satellite kitchens or service areas.
• Remove waste and recycling. Clean and sanitize waste containers at the end of the day or as needed during the workday.
• Follow daily and weekly sanitation schedules.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Attends in-service and education programs.

KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of quality standards
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide service in an accurate and timely manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Illinois Food Safety certification preferred

Plymouth Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliant Employer