We are currently seeking a FULL TIME Utility Associate to support with food prep and dishwashing for our Food and Beverage Department. If have experience as a Utility Associate and enjoy serving seniors, we welcome you to apply today! Job Summary: The Community UtilityAssociate performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean andsanitary conditions of Community food services, facilities, and equipment.He/she is responsible for washing dishes, washing pots and pans , general and equipmentcleaning, 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 andarrives on time and in appropriate work attire Responsible for the proper washing ofchina, flatware, glassware, and other kitchen equipment including machine rinsepressure and water temperature Responsible for maintaining thekitchen and other assigned areas in a sanitary condition Establishes and maintainsconstructive working relationships with other kitchen personnel and residents Must be familiar with food-handlingprocedures and regulations Must know how to operate kitchenappliances such as garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, and ice machine May be required to help with foodpreparation, inventory, and maintenance as well as food deliveries and stockingshelves Follow all emergency procedures Understands all safety practices andprocedures Reports on-the-job injuries to theCommunity 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 Directorof 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: HighSchool 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