Dishwasher (Utility Associate)

Addington Place at College Harbor, an AgeWell Solvere Living managed community is a senior living campus (AL, IL, SNF) in beautiful Saint Petersburg, Florida.

As a certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row, we proudly offer eligible team members:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

https://info.flclearinghouse.com:
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 of china, 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 work shift 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.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Must have 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 and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
• Physically able to stand for 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.