Utility Aide/Dishwasher

At Homestead Hills, we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, and we believe that our success begins with one simple principle: People First. We are a luxury senior living company that is driven by compassion, respect, and the dedication to making every interaction meaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of residents & team members. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care in an environment where you're valued & supported, we invite you to be part of a company that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do. Now accepting applications for part-time Dishwasher/Utility Aide for our Care Services kitchen. Hours are 1-9 pm Saturday and 9a-4p Sundays with occasional weekday hours when needed. We look forward to meeting you soon

Qualified applicants should have knowledge of proper pot & dish-washing techniques.

POSITION SUMMARY: Utility Aide supports the dining functions of a campus by providing various services in the areas of food preparation, dishwashing, sanitation, and the receiving and storage of supplies under the supervision of the Executive Chef / Director of Dining Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the Sous Chef/Executive Chef / Directory of Dietary Services with the calculation of food and supply inventory.

• Attends to kitchen spills quickly and keeps the floor and surface areas clean and free of debris.

• Assists in preparation of meals. Manages portion control and proper diet requirements (including special diets).

• Follows sanitation programs/schedules including daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules and sanitation inspections.

• Keeps food items from possible contamination and spoilage with proper covers, dating/labeling, storage and by keeping food at safe temperatures.

• Assists with the receiving, inspection and storage of supplies.

• Removes trash from all kitchen areas and monitors all garbage cans and garbage sites related to dietary services.

• Washes, scrubs and dries all dishes, utensils, beverage containers, beverage, food carts, and cooking pots, containers and pans.

• Manages dishwashing stations and ensures that all chemicals register correctly following approved State and company guidelines.

• Performs preventive maintenance and equipment checks on all dishwashing equipment in the kitchen area.

• Transports dishes back to the main kitchen for cleaning.

• As assigned, sets up and breaks down member/resident events.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.

• Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly