TITLE: Utility Associate

DEPARTMENT: Culinary Services

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Utility Associate performs several kitchen activities including pot washing, dish washing, general cleaning duties, storing of food and non-food supplies as well as light food production.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Performs under the direction of supervisory personnel, dish and pot washing, general cleaning duties, and storing of food and non-food supplies.
2. Set up the dish and pot washing area.
3. Prepares for dishwashing and washes pots, dishes and utensils.
4. Distributes and stores clean pots, dishes and utensils.
5. Cleans and sanitizes production equipment, work surfaces, and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
6. Empties trash containers as required.
7. Performs light food preparation duties, as needed

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Maintains standards for personal appearance and cleanliness.
2. Maintains safe and sanitary conditions.
3. Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
4. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

WELLNESS FOCUS:

The Sinai Residences of Boca Raton employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational. Through these efforts, we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body, and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

COMMUNITY HOSPITALITY PLEDGES:

1. Compassion: We serve our community and each other with empathy and compassion.

2. Diversity: We celebrate and embrace our diversity; it enriches us personally and allows us to make the wisest decisions.

3. Service: We approach each workday with a positive attitude, humility, and passion to go the extra mile for each other and those we serve and care for.

4. Teamwork: We know we all win when we act as a team. We invest in each other, learn, and grow together. We own every problem we see.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
2. Ability to set up and operate dishwashing equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works indoors; must be able to stand/walk for 100% of the workday; must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently; must be able to push and pull bus carts and tray carts weighing up to 100 lbs. independently; must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently throughout the workday. Must be able to perform sweeping/mopping functions with ease. May be exposed to a quick variance of hot and cold temperatures from ovens and freezers. May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals, and to hot water temperatures regularly.

Please note:
A Level II background check is required for all positions at Sinai Residences. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of this screening.

Sinai Residences is a drug-free workplace.