Kitchen Utility Associate

Elderwood • Vestal, NY

13h

About The Position

Kitchen Utility Associates support the health and well-being of residents by completing dish-room tasks, including clearing, scraping, washing, air-drying, and putting away dishes and utensils used in food service and preparation. They also help clean food-production areas and perform sanitation duties. The role requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, and an intermediate or higher level of English reading, writing, speaking, and understanding to support safe work and communication.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Employment certificate or permit required for applicable individuals.
• Prior customer service experience.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Physical stamina necessary for constant activity.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Clear, scrape, load, and unload dishes and utensils in the dish machine, and put dishes away after they air dry.
• Clean the dish machine, sinks, and counters; remove garbage from the work area and kitchen.
• Keep work-area equipment clean and in good condition.
• Dispose of garbage properly in the receptacle outside the building.
• Mop work-area floors after each meal.
• Follow daily cleaning lists.
• Help clear dining-room tables when needed.
• Help receive and store food deliveries.
• Replenish sink soap and dish-machine detergent as needed.
• Attend facility and staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
• Perform duties according to applicable safety rules and standards of practice to support the safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
• Know and understand policies and procedures and be able to reference them.
• Use the electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrive on time, attend regularly, and work as scheduled.
• Follow the facility dress code, including wearing a name tag at all times.
• Follow policies and procedures for electronic devices, computers, and tablets.
• Support and abide by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abide by Elderwood’s business code of conduct, compliance policies, and HIPAA policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, management staff, or Administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed