Utility Aide / Dishwasher

At Wildewood Downs we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, and we believe that our success begins with one simple principle : People First. We are a luxury senior living company that is driven by compassion, respect, and the dedication to making every interaction meaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and our team members. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care in an environment where you're valued and supported, we invite you to be part of a company that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do. Come join us and be a part of something extraordinary! Now accepting applications for a FT Utility Aide / Dishwasher position.

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POSITION SUMMARY

Utility Aide supports the dining functions of a campus by providing various services in the areas of food preparation, dishwashing, sanitation, and the receiving and storage of supplies under the supervision of the Executive Chef / Director of Dining Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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. Manages 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.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Technical Skills

Communication

Initiative

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Ethics

o People First, Always

o We Exist to Serve our Members

o We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

TRAVEL : No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

Equal Opportunity Employer

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