Kitchen Utility Worker

Atria Senior Living Group • East Longmeadow, MA

70d

About The Position

The Kitchen Utility Worker assists and works in all areas of the kitchen and dining room. This role is essential in providing a high level of customer service and promoting a restaurant-style dining atmosphere. The Kitchen Utility Worker will work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to ensure residents are satisfied with food and dining programs. Responsibilities include assisting with the preparation and execution of the Art of Atria Dining enhancement programs, maintaining the kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, and adhering to cleaning schedules as assigned. The worker will also ensure that food is properly stored and assist in dining room cleaning, bussing tables, setting tables, and assisting wait staff. Adherence to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices is crucial. Additionally, the Kitchen Utility Worker will assist with the preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals, attend pre-meal stand-ups in the kitchen prior to meal service, and may perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of the Art of Atria Dining enhancement programs.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure that food is properly stored.
• Assist in dining room cleaning, bussing tables, setting tables, and assisting wait staff.
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or 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 to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees