Utility Aide/Dishwasher

Senior Living Communities Careers•Carmel, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Stratford, we are a community recognized as a Great Place to Work, and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day. We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged. Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community. Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. We are looking for a Utility Aide to assist the dining functions of a campus by providing various services in the areas of food preparation, dishwashing, sanitation, and the receiving and storage of supplies under the supervision of the Executive Chef / Director of Dining Services. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today! Now accepting applications for a Dishwasher/Utility Aide. This position supports the dining functions of a campus by providing various services in the areas of food preparation, dishwashing, sanitation, and the receiving and storage of supplies under the supervision of the Executive Chef / Director of Dining Services. Must be passionate about food safety, sanitation, and customer service! Qualified applicants should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of proper pot & dish-washing techniques and be committed to food safety and customer service at all times. We look forward to meeting you soon! Interviews offered daily!

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience in a similar position desired.

Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Chef / Directory of Dietary Services with the calculation of food and supply inventory.
Attends to kitchen spills quickly and keeps the floor and surface areas clean and free of debris.
Assists in preparation of meals. Manages portion control and proper diet requirements (including special diets).
Follows sanitation programs/schedules including daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules and sanitation inspections.
Keeps food items from possible contamination and spoilage with proper covers, dating/labeling, storage and by keeping food at safe temperatures.
Assists with the receiving, inspection and storage of supplies.
Removes trash from all kitchen areas and monitors all garbage cans and garbage sites related to dietary services.
Washes, scrubs and dries all dishes, utensils, beverage containers, beverage, food carts, and cooking pots, containers and pans.
Manages dishwashing stations and ensures that all chemicals register correctly following approved State and company guidelines.
Performs preventive maintenance and equipment checks on all dishwashing equipment in the kitchen area.
Transports dishes back to the main kitchen for cleaning.
As assigned, sets up and breaks down member/resident events.