Kitchen Utility Associate Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Pay $16.00/hour

At Inspirations of Northbrook, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join Inspirations of Northbrook, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.

Full-time benefits include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.
• Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
• Referral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support
• Employee Assistance Program: Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges

Summary of Duties of the Dining Services Utility

The Dining Services Utility is responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of clean kitchen utensils and dishes. The Dining Services Utility will have the ability to operate and maintain an automated dishwasher. The Dining Services Utility is responsible for general cleaning and maintaining of kitchen areas to assure that the department has a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen at all times. The Dining Services Utility reports to the Dining Services Director.

Essential Functions of the Dining Services Utility

• General cleaning of kitchen and dining room including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Washes, air dries, and restocks plates, glasses, and silverware according to proper methods of sanitation; Sort and put away dishes.
• Operates, assembles, disassembles, cleans, and de-limes dishwasher.
• Follows safe and proper techniques for chemical use.
• Follows proper infection control techniques including cleaning, storage, and food handling.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and safety procedures.
• Takes trash to dumpster.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment on a daily basis.
• Report equipment safety issues to the Dining Services Director.
• Maintain clean working environment at all times; Assist in maintaining state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen at all times.
• Provide assistance with storage of items received from vendors.
• Responsible for sanitizing and cleaning of all kitchen utensils and dishes.
• Scrape soiled dishes and place them in the dishwasher.
• Supervise travel of dishes through dish machine.
• Ability to assess problems and breakdowns of the dish machine.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of the Dining Services Utility

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents.
• Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.
• Be free of communicable disease.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Must have manual dexterity to handle kitchen utensils and dishes.
• Must have problem solving skills.
• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.

There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.