Kitchen Utility Worker

Atria Senior Living • MO-St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Kitchen Utility Worker supports meal service and kitchen operations by serving meals, clearing and washing dishes, cleaning dining and food-service areas, and assisting with food preparation and other assigned tasks. The role works as part of the Food Services team to help ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The listed wage range is $15.00–$18.00 per hour, dependent 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 according to Holiday procedures.
• Prepare, wash, and store dishes according to Holiday procedures.
• Clean the dishwashing area, food-serving areas and equipment, dining room tables and chairs, and vacuum and clean the dining room area.
• Complete the dishwasher temperature log at required times.
• Assist with setting up serving carts for each meal, including preparing water carafes and distributing 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 the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen.
• As needed, assist with putting away deliveries and setting dining tables for the next meal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for full-time employees.
• Employees may be eligible for an Annual Scores Reward of $500 for full-time or $250 for part-time employees based on community survey results.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
• Supportive environment with advancement opportunities and promotion of work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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