Kitchen Utility Worker

Atria Senior Living • MA-Agawam, MA

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About The Position

The Kitchen Utility Worker maintains the kitchen and dish room in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition while supporting food service and a restaurant-style dining atmosphere. The role works closely with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Director to help keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs. Duties include dishwashing and equipment storage, kitchen cleaning, dish machine maintenance, food and supply handling, food preparation, and assisting cooks and wait staff. The position may also support special events, banquets, and theme meals. Essential duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Build positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers, and residents.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude.
• Handle multiple jobs and priorities.
• Accept and effectively follow direction from superiors or experienced staff.
• Share job knowledge or resident information with others as needed.
• Give and welcome feedback.
• Abide by the company uniform policy.
• Demonstrate high standards of ethics and personal accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the kitchen and dish room in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Follow assigned cleaning schedules.
• Wash and store dishes and equipment according to policies and procedures.
• Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and empty trash.
• Thoroughly clean and maintain the dish machine after each meal, including temperature logs.
• Assist with transporting and properly storing food and supplies.
• Complete assigned food preparation as required.
• Follow standard food safety practices.
• Assist cooks and wait staff as requested.
• Assist with preparing and executing special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend the pre-meal stand-up in the kitchen before meal service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage options
• Dental coverage options
• Life coverage options
• Vision coverage options
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• 401(k) employer match
• Career development
• Tuition reimbursement for US-based communities
• Professional training programs
• Mentoring opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Referral programs
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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