Utility Aide

Riddle Village • Middletown Township, PA

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About The Position

Riddle Village, a lifecare retirement community, is hiring full-time and part-time Utility Aides for its dining department. Under the supervision of the cook's supervisor, the Utility Aide cleans dishes, pots, pans, glassware, and silverware by hand or machine; maintains and frequently cleans the dishwasher; changes its water; and completes dish temperature logs. The role also transports tableware to appropriate locations in the dining rooms and kitchen and cleans work areas. Utility Aides may help Cooks prepare fruits and vegetables, push carts into dining areas, and set food on steam tables. They remove kitchen garbage and thoroughly sweep, mop, and hose down floors at the end of the evening shift.

Riddle Village describes its workplace as a pleasant environment and emphasizes teamwork and service to older adults. Associates receive a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary insurance plans, retirement savings with an employer match, paid time off including seven paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and an attendance incentive. All associates also receive free parking and discounted café meals, regardless of employment status.

Requirements

• Follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Operate the dishwashing machine and other equipment required for the job.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk short distances for most of the shift.
• Frequently stoop, reach, push, lift or carry, and stack supplies.
• Withstand temperature changes when entering and leaving refrigeration and freezer walk-ins.

Nice To Haves

• Strong customer service skills.
• Interest in working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Clean dishes, pots, pans, glassware, and silverware by hand or machine.
• Maintain and frequently clean the dishwasher, including changing its water.
• Complete dish temperature logs.
• Transport tableware to appropriate locations in dining rooms and the kitchen.
• Clean work areas.
• May assist Cooks by cutting, peeling, and washing fruits and vegetables.
• Push carts into various dining areas and set food on steam tables.
• Remove garbage from kitchen areas.
• At the end of the evening shift, thoroughly sweep, mop, and hose down floors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Numerous voluntary insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, including seven paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Attendance incentive program.
• Free parking.
• Discounted meals in the café.

What This Job Offers

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