Position Summary:

The utility associate performs a variety of tasks in the food and beverage department
including but not limited to dishwashing, trash control, and helping to maintain and clean
and safe kitchen environment.

Essential Functions:

• Performs dish and pot washing and general cleaning duties in the
  kitchen and dining room area
• Assist in ordering and storage of food and non-food products
• Sets up and maintains the pot and dish washing area
• Distributes and stores clean pots, dishes and utensils
• Cleans and sanitizes production equipment, work surfaces and
  kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures
• Empties trash containers as required
• Assists in the preparation of food as directed by supervisor
• Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen
  equipment or appliances
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of
  the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability
  to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant
  leadership
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life
  Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on
  a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person
  using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure
  environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Must have a high school education
• Experience in cooking for large groups a plus
• Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and fire and safety procedures
  preferred
• Knowledge of fire and safety procedures

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)