Kitchen Utility Worker

Responsibilities

• Help serve meals and clear/wash dishes from residents’ tables following Holiday procedures.
• Prepare, wash and store dishes following Holiday procedures. Clean the dishwashing area, food‑serving areas, equipment, dining room tables and chairs, and vacuum and clean the dining room area. Complete dishwasher temperature logs at required times.
• Assist in the setup of serving carts for each meal, including preparing water carafes, distributing to each table, serving hot cereal at breakfast and bread at dinner, helping serve meals to residents’ tables, and delivering trays to residents’ rooms when necessary.
• Assist with food preparation as assigned and work as part of the Food Services team to ensure a smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen.
• As needed, assist with putting away deliveries and setting dining tables for the next meal.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School education or equivalent.
• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation.
• General knowledge of safe food‑handling practices.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability and willingness to follow standards and procedures, accept direction and training, and work as part of a team.

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Annual anniversary rewards starting at $500 for full‑time employees.
• Eligibility for an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (full time) or $250 (part time) based on community survey results.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S. based communities).

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

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Application Review. Every application is given due consideration. If your experience and skills are aligned with the job requirements, we’ll contact you to schedule an interview.

Interviews & Assessments. Your interview will be conducted by phone or in person with an Atria recruiter or hiring manager. This process may include additional interviews, reference checks and skill assessments.

Offer Letter. If you are chosen for the position, an offer will be made by phone and email. The email will include a letter which you’ll sign electronically, return to us and can download for your records.

Post‑Offer Hiring Process. You’ll receive all needed forms, instructions and our contact information if you have any follow‑up questions. This process may include a background check and/or a drug screen.

Check‑ins from your future team. As turnaround times vary for screening results, we’ll provide any needed updates and let you know what to expect for your first day on the job.

First day and onboarding. Congratulations – we’re excited to have you join our team! Onboarding varies by position, but on your first day at Atria you’ll typically meet coworkers, take a workplace tour and begin any required training.

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