Utility Worker (Kitchen)

Plymouth Place Senior Living•La Grange Park, IL

About The Position

~WE'RE LOOKING FOR A SUPERSTAR~ There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™. As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment. Learn about Plymouth Place Benefit Packet offered to all Full-Time Employees: 2026 Benefit Guide here JOB SUMMARY: The Utility Worker is responsible to clean, sanitize and store all service-ware and related utensils following each meal. This includes all related equipment and machinery and other general sanitation duties as assigned. SHIFT: PART-TIME 11:30 A.M. - 8 P.M.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Must be at least 18 years old
Knowledge of quality standards
Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide service in an accurate and timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Illinois Food Safety certification preferred

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize all china, glassware, flatware, serving trays, serving dishes, pots, and pans, etc.
Return all service ware to designated storage areas and properly store.
Maintain and operate dish machine and general dish machine area in clean and sanitary fashion.
Maintain 3-compartment sink and general area in a clean and sanitary fashion, including cart wash area.
Assist other utility positions throughout the day.
Assist in food preparation before, during and after meal periods as directed.
Timely and efficient delivery of food items from main kitchen to/from satellite kitchens or service areas.
Remove waste and recycling. Clean and sanitize waste containers at the end of the day or as needed during the workday.
Follow daily and weekly sanitation schedules.
Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Attends in-service and education programs.