Utility

About the role

Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. The Utility is responsible for all areas of meal clean-up and dining prep, assisting the Dining Room Manager and/or Culinary Director in guaranteeing a high level of hospitality, service, and satisfaction for residents and guests by managing the dining room and kitchen clean-up service.

At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work! Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collect dishes and kitchen utensils from the tables during mealtimes.
• Wash dishes and kitchen utensils, assuring highest standards of cleanliness.
• Eliminate stains from all utensils.
• Monitor the temperature of the dishwashing machine on a daily basis to ensure that the machine is operating properly. Notify the Culinary Director promptly of any unacceptable temperature readings.
• Remove from service all cracked or broken dishes or damaged utensils that might be hazardous to residents. Notify the Culinary Director of damage.
• Store dishes, glassware, and utensils properly for use at the next mealtime.
• Under the direction of the Culinary Director, follow established methods of meal preparation and decoration.
• Set up tables and beverage station and refill all salt, pepper, and sugar dispensers.
• As directed, assure all salads and desserts are properly portioned.
• Serve meals to residents promptly and in a friendly and courteous manner. Deliver meals to residents’ rooms as needed.
• Dispose of all trash in a proper manner.
• Clean dishwashing machine inside and out after each shift.
• Deep-clean kitchen on a monthly basis.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor, walk-in refrigerator, and freezer each evening.

Requirements

• Six (6) months or more of experience in a commercial kitchen operation is preferred.
• Must have food handler’s permit as required by state and/or local authority.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will be caring, organized, and able to multi-task.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in English.

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for benefit-eligible team members.
• On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
• Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance.
• Flex Spending Account.
• Dependent Care Flex Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay.
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Discounted Meal Tickets.
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position).
• Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!

Position Details

Community Name: Prestonwood Court
Address: 7001 Plano Pkwy
Phone number: +1 972-306-2200
Status: Part-time