Kitchen Utility Associate

The utility associate performs a variety of tasks in the food and beverage department including but not limited to dish washing, trash control, and helping to maintain and clean and safe kitchen environment.

Essential Functions:

• Performs dish and pot washing and general cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining room area

• Assist in ordering and storage of food and non-food products

• Sets up and maintains the pot and dish washing area

• Distributes and stores clean pots, dishes and utensils

• Cleans and sanitizes production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures

• Empties trash containers as required

• Assists in the preparation of food as directed by supervisor

• Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen

• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner

• The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents

• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently

• Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership

• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able

• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University

• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis

• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent

• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation

• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Must have a high school education

• Experience in cooking for large groups a plus

• Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations preferred

• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and fire and safety procedures preferred

• Knowledge of fire and safety procedures