Utility Associate at Luxury Assisted Living community

The Variel Assisted Living•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Keep Our Culinary Spaces Clean, Safe & Ready We’re seeking a dependable, hardworking, and service-focused Utility Associate to support daily operations within our Culinary Services team. This position plays an important role in maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen while supporting the culinary and dining teams as needed. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, follows sanitation and safety standards, and enjoys being part of a team. About the Variel We believe the later chapters of life deserve to be lived with purpose, comfort, and connection. The Variel is a modern senior living community in the heart of Woodland Hills, built on a simple conviction: exceptional senior living should offer the same warmth, quality, and attention to detail found in a luxury hotel. Our residents are more than customers, they are our neighbors, friends, and community. Every interaction, experience, and detail matters, from the care we provide to the way we welcome residents and their families each day. At The Variel, we value genuine hospitality, teamwork, compassion, and accountability. We treat each other the way we wish to be treated in return, and we are committed to creating an environment where our residents and our team members can thrive. About the location Set at 6233 Variel Avenue in the Warner Center district of Woodland Hills, The Variel offers a vibrant setting surrounded by shopping, dining, entertainment, and the best of the West San Fernando Valley. With Westfield Topanga, local farmers markets, parks, and everyday conveniences just minutes away, our community provides residents with a comfortable and connected lifestyle. Designed with modern living in mind, The Variel combines thoughtful amenities, inviting spaces, and exceptional service to create an environment that feels welcoming, sophisticated, and distinctly like home. Position Summary The Utility Associate is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and food service areas, equipment, and workspaces. This position also assists with dishwashing, food preparation, stocking supplies, table service support, and other daily culinary operations.

Requirements

6 months of previous utility, dishwashing, food service, or similar experience preferred.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
Ability to safely set up and operate dishwashing equipment.
Hands-on experience with kitchen organization, cleaning, and food preparation support.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and applicable Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with Culinary Services and other departments.
Dependable, organized, and able to follow established procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout culinary and food service areas.
Set up and operate the ware-washing system; wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, work surfaces, floors, and other assigned areas.
Assist with basic food preparation and production as directed.
Store food and non-food supplies properly and maintain organized storage areas.
Assist dining staff with setting tables and workstations and clearing tables.
Follow established food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety standards.
Follow dietary requirements and procedures to ensure meals are handled and served appropriately.
Empty trash and maintain clean waste areas as needed.
Attend required in-service training and education sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.