Utility Aide Dishwasher
About The Position
At Wildewood Downs, we are a Great Place to Work® recognized senior living community where our philosophy, “People First, Always,” guides our interactions. We foster a culture of growth, teamwork, and collaboration, aiming to enrich the lives of our residents and team members. We are seeking a Full-Time Utility Aide to support our dining functions by assisting with food preparation, dishwashing, sanitation, and the receiving and storage of supplies, under the supervision of the Executive Chef / Director of Dining Services. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of an excellent team, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- High school graduation or GED required.
- 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, managing 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
