Utility - Wentworth Senior Living

Whitsons Culinary Group • Portsmouth, NH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker supports a healthcare kitchen team by keeping kitchen, food-preparation, and storage areas clean, safe, and organized. The role helps the team provide nutritious meals to patients and performs dishwashing, sanitation, waste removal, stocking, and other basic kitchen tasks. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hours are aligned with the facility’s food service schedule, with a reliable schedule described as having no late nights; occasional extended hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required. The position is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other work sites possible.

The work is performed primarily in kitchen and storage environments. The role requires standing and walking for most of the workday, handling equipment and tools, reaching, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. The employee must be able to see in dimly lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas. The job involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures from cooking and refrigeration equipment, and the noise level is moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employer offers on-the-job training, a friendly team-focused environment, job stability, and opportunities for growth. Healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off are mentioned, with some benefits available to eligible employees. Compensation is $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.
• Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand assignments, follow cleaning procedures, and communicate with the team and management.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently, including while turning side to side.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday and use hands and fingers to handle, operate, and control equipment, tools, and controls; ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to see in dimly lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas.
• Reliability, a strong work ethic, and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow detailed sanitation and cleaning procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a kitchen, food service, or janitorial role.
• Food-handling certification; local food-safety certification in the jurisdiction of employment.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean and sanitize food-preparation areas and surfaces.
• Remove trash and keep storage areas organized.
• Assist with food deliveries and stocking supplies.
• Help with basic kitchen tasks as needed.
• Follow dishwashing, pot-washing, and surface-sanitation procedures accurately and consistently.
• Complete assigned cleaning, dishwashing, and organizational tasks on time and to standard.
• Inspect dishes and utensils for cleanliness; monitor soap and water levels; record temperatures accurately; and keep storage areas organized and pest-free.
• Work cooperatively with the food service team and respond to requests from the Chef Manager and colleagues.
• Follow schedules, procedures, break assignments, and Whitsons policies; maintain proper dress and hygiene; and arrive on time.

Benefits

• On-the-job training.
• Friendly, team-focused environment.
• Job stability and opportunities for growth.
• Healthcare or medical coverage, dental, and vision benefits; some benefits are for eligible employees.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Reliable schedule described as having no late nights.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED