Dishwasher; Utility Associate

Position: Dishwasher (Utility Associate)
We are excited to announce that Elan Westpointe is now a part of the Age Well Solvere Living family

As a certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row
, Age Well Solvere Living proudly offers:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Paid Time off and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job Summary:

The Community Utility Associate performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of Community food services, facilities, and equipment.

He/she is responsible for washing dishes, washing pots and pans , general and equipment cleaning, storage and rotation of food and supplies as well as the removal of all garbage; leaving machinery empty, clean, and dry;and keeping floors clean after each meal.

Responsibilities:

• Follows the posted work schedule and arrives on time and in appropriate work attire
• Responsible for the proper washing ofchina, flatware, glassware, and other kitchen equipment including machine rinse pressure and water temperature
• Responsible for maintaining the kitchen and other assigned areas in a sanitary condition
• Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships with other kitchen personnel and residents
• Must be familiar with food-handling procedures and regulations
• Must know how to operate kitchen appliances such as garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, and ice machine
• May be required to help with food preparation, inventory, and maintenance as well as food deliveries and stocking shelves
• Follow all emergency procedures
• Understands all safety practices and procedures
• Reports on-the-job injuries to the Community Cook and/or Food & Beverage Director before the end of the workshift on the day the injury occurs
• Communicates effectively with Food& Beverage Director and other staff
• Advises Food & Beverage Director of any changes in physical or mental health of a resident immediately
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record, notifies Food & Beverage Director if he/she expects to be late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies, and follows work schedule

Qualifications:

• High School diploma preferred/ GED accepted
• Some kitchen experience is desirable
• Basic knife skills required
• Abilityto handle multiple priorities
• Musthave organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Physically able to bend and reach
• Physically able to push and pull andlift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary
• Physically able to standfor extended periods of time

Miscellaneous

• May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
• May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day)
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status
• Must be in good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases
• Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required
• May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments