Kitchen Utility Worker

Atria Senior Living • NC-Concord, NC

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About The Position

The Kitchen Utility Worker supports food service operations by serving meals, clearing and washing dishes, cleaning kitchen and dining areas, and assisting with food preparation and meal setup. The role follows established procedures to help ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, efficiently, and safely, and may include delivering meal trays to residents’ rooms when necessary. The wage range is $13.00–$15.60 per hour, depending on prior work history and experience.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation.
• General knowledge of safe food-handling practices.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability and willingness to follow standards and procedures, accept direction and training, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Help serve meals and clear and wash dishes from residents’ tables following Holiday procedures.
• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following Holiday procedures.
• Clean the dishwashing area, food-serving areas and equipment, dining room tables and chairs, and vacuum and clean the dining room.
• Complete the dishwasher temperature log at required times.
• Help set up serving carts for each meal, prepare water carafes, and distribute them to tables.
• Serve hot cereal at breakfast and bread at dinner, help serve meals at residents’ tables, and deliver trays to residents’ rooms when necessary.
• Assist with food preparation as assigned.
• Work as part of the Food Services team to support smooth, efficient, and safe kitchen operations.
• As needed, help put away deliveries and set dining tables for the next meal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement for US-based communities, professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs, referral programs, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED