Steward/ Utility Associate

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Utility staff position is responsible for the following: dish-washing, pot-washing; general kitchen cleaning duties; storing food and non-food supplies; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintains safe, sanitary, and orderly conditions in all work areas.

• Cleans all work areas according to proper infection control procedures.

• Sets up dish/pot washing areas.

• Performs all dish, pot, and utensil washing following all meals.

• Distributes and stores clean dishes, pots, and utensils according to procedure.

• Cleans and sanitizes production equipment, floors, work surfaces, and other kitchen areas

according to cleaning schedules and procedures.

• Empties trash containers as required.

• Assists kitchen staff with storing food and non-food supplies as directed including breaking down all boxes before placing in trash receptacles.

• Completes all items on shift check-list.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Attends all mandatory staff meetings, in-services, education sessions, etc.

• Maintains a high level of customer service for our residents & their guests at all times.

• Uses all safety equipment & follows safety procedures according to GCV policies.

• Maintains high standard of personal hygiene & grooming; complies with GCV's dress code (including wearing a hairnet, if requested)

• Completes all assigned cleaning and other tasks.

• Performs other specific work duties & responsibilities as assigned.

Understands and adheres to the 10 Hospitality Promises listed below:

1.We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.

2.We treat everyone with courteous respect.

3.We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.

4.We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

5.We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

6.We make you feel important.

7.We embrace and value our differences.

8.We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

9.We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

10. We pay attention to the details.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to effectively communicate & follow instructions in English both orally and in writing

• Ability to perform simple mathematics.

• Experience with dishwashing and kitchen work preferred.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, coworkers, and Director - Food & Beverage; requires courtesy, tact, and graciousness.

• Ability to function independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand/walk for 100% of the work day (4 - 8 hour shift).

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as required.

• Must be able to see, hear, and speak or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure position requirements can be fully met.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

• Must be able to independently lift, balance, and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to stoop, bend, balance & reach frequently throughout the work day.

• Must have good manual dexterity for operating a fire extinguisher, telephone, and appropriate Food & Beverage equipment.

• Must be able to perform sweeping/mopping functions with ease.

• May be exposed to quick variance of hot and cold temperatures from ovens, freezers/coolers, dishwashing equipment, etc.

• May be exposed to industrial cleaning and other chemicals, dust, hot water temperatures, and offensive odors daily.

• May be exposed to communicable diseases and blood/body fluids that may contain HBV and HIV viruses.

• Must be able to maintain mental & visual attention to diversified operations;

• Must be able to function efficiently despite distractions and interruptions.