Utility Worker - Per Diem

Episcopal SeniorLife; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent community-based organization is seeking a Utility Worker – Per Diem to maintain a clean and orderly kitchen environment. This role involves essential duties such as setting up workstations, cleaning, and supporting food service operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally six months of food service experience. This opportunity is perfect for individuals who can work independently and enjoy engaging with others in a dynamic workspace.

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th grade level or higher.
• Six months’ food service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds routinely, 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen work area, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Set up workstation for silverware, glass, china, and waste materials.
• Sweep and mop floors, collect and dispose of trash and recyclables.

Skills

Independent Work

Following Instructions

Lifting Ability

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:

We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…

Life. Inspired Every Day.

Pay Rate: $17.00/hourly

Utility Worker - Per Diem

The utility worker performs duties to maintain kitchen work area, equipment and utensils in a clean, sanitary and orderly fashion. This position may/will be required to provide direct care or have access to resident property or belongings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Set up workstation for silverware, glass, china, waste materials.
• Set up dish machine for shift.
• Maintain area through shift in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Place clean items in assigned locations.
• Close area in clean and orderly fashion.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Collect and dispose properly of all trash and recyclables.
• Do additional cleaning as assigned.
• May deliver stock to assigned locations.
• Attend all service kitchen staff meetings to address problems, concerns or plans.
• Read all literature and memos concerning changes or other necessary information.
• Reports to the Chef Manager or designee

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th grade level or higher
• Six months’ food service experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow specific instructions.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds routinely, 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to learn routine procedures and techniques.
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing duties of this job requires prolonged standing and routine walking in and around the kitchen and dining area. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds and routinely lift 25 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.