Utility

About the role

The Utility assists 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. 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. 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. The name Sagora combines “Sage” (wisdom) and “Agora” (gathering place), reflecting our communities as a gathering place of wisdom. Lasting relationships with our residents, who have so much wisdom to share, are a hallmark of our work. Community Name: Laurel Glen at Stephenville Assisted Living & Memory Care; Address: 2305 W Lingleville Rd.; Phone: +1‑254‑968‑5229.

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