Utility Worker Kitchen - River Road (Full time) #2647

Parker Health Group; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Pension Plan and 403b

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance and LTD

Voluntary benefits

Holiday bonus eligibility

Subsidized childcare

Free meal per shift

Gym and pool facilities access

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Parker Health Group is seeking a Utility Worker Kitchen at Parker at River Road in Piscataway, NJ. This full-time role runs 7:00am–3:00pm and includes every other weekend, with an $18.00 starting hourly rate.

You will help maintain cleanliness, wash dishes, sweep and mop, and manage waste and cardboard in a compassionate care environment. The position offers competitive benefits and the chance to contribute to a high-quality assisted living residence that values safety, teamwork, and resident

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Able to lift 50-75 pounds.
• Familiar with commercial dishwashing equipment.
• Read, write and communicate in English.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and pots to maintain sanitation standards.
• Sweep and mop floors and wipe surfaces.
• Remove garbage and cardboard from the kitchen.
• Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation levels.

Skills

Dishwashing

English literacy

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Flu vaccine awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial dishwasher

Power washer

Eye wash station

Garbage compactor

Garbage disposal

Commercial cooking equipment

Job description

Job Description

Utility Worker Kitchen - River Road - Full time - $18.00 starting hourly rate - The areas highest quality Assisted Living Care Residence providing a warm and compassionate community - 7:00am - 3:00pm including every other weekend - The Utility Kitchen Workeris responsible to ensure the highest quality and standards of cleanliness and sanitation including washing dishes and pots, sweeping, mopping, removing garbage and cardboard.

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Benefits

• Optional medical, dental and vision plans
• 25 paid days off, PTO buyback and bank
• Pension Plan and 403b
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and wellness reimbursement
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits
• Eligibility for annual holiday bonus
• Subsidized childcare available
• Free meal with every shift worked
• Use of Parker gym and pool facilities
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer

Minimum Qualitifcations

• High School diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds
• Working knowledge of commercial dishwasher; power washer; eye wash station; garbage compactor; garbage disposal and commercial cooking equipment
• Ability to read, write, and be understood in the English language
• Familiarity with basic computer skills
• Flu vaccine required during flu season

About Us

Parker Health Group, Inc.

You can make a difference in the field of aging services

At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment. It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees. We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®!

About The Team

Parker at River Road nursing care residence

Nestled in the suburban community of Piscataway, Parker at River Road is a welcoming and caring home where our employees provide personalized nursing care in a comforting environment for 79 elders. Evergreen Way, located within Parker at River Road, is an innovative memory care neighborhood, designed in the “small home” model. Our dedicated care partners provide the highest quality of care where personal preferences of the elders we serve are respected and honored. Using a team approach, they deliver comprehensive, round-the-clock, exceptional nursing care and services to our elders. As an Eden Alternative® registered home, Parker transforms long-term care environments into person-centered communities that offer varied and meaningful activities.