Utility Staff (dishwasher)

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

Requirements
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
Background Screening Requirement
In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com