Utility Prep

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Culinary Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring a high-quality, safe and positive dining experience for our Residents. Supporting the Kitchen staff and Dining Room Team in the organization, preparation and service of all Food and Beverage related tasks needed to serve our Residents.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents
• Works closely with the Culinary Director and staff
• Cleans and sanitizes tables, washes dishes, and performs other general and assigned cleaning tasks
• Loads and unloads materials, cleans equipment, and assists in all areas where assigned
• Maintain proper water temperatures, chemicals and daily records for the dishwasher
• Manages three-compartment sinks, keeping organization and proper sanitation as a primary focus in order to clean dishes, pots, and pans
• Maintain a clean work area; removes garbage, refuse and trash when necessary
• Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen areas, coolers, refrigerators, dry-storages, dining room side stations and passageways, remote kitchens, bars and bistros
• Assists with special events set-up and tear-down in a variety of areas throughout the community in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director
• Assists in other operations as needed; other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good communication skills and a compassion for older adults

Preferred Skill/Abilities:

• Previous training and experience in dietary/food service procedures and techniques.

Education and Requirements:

• No Educational requirements
• Minimum 16 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen and TB test

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to regularly stand, talk, bend, stretch, pull or push and lift items
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to frequently communicate with residents, families, co-workers, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in given situations
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Company Overview

Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.