SERVANT LEADERSHIP:
Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day.
They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living and memory care services and the well-being of our residents.
Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors.
By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Utility/Prep Cook Associates participate in providing a total quality dining service program.
This includes thorough cleaning of dishware, flatware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, equipment, and facilities to meet sanitation standards.
Utility Associates may also perform a variety of food preparation duties such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, prepping salads, desserts, hot food prep and brewing coffee or tea.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
General duties include but are not limited to: cleaning, mopping, sweeping, garbage removal, and dusting kitchen and dining room, and food prep as assigned.
Wash and ensuring dishes, pots and pans, and utensils are at the highest standards of cleanliness
Cleans dishwasher machine inside and out after each shift
Maintains a neat appearance of working areas and cleaning equipment storage areas
Cleans floor drains as scheduled and as needed
Reports to the Cook or Executive Chef any equipment and supplies that are needed
Ensures the proper use of equipment and supplies and upholds cleaning and safety standards
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must be able to follow recipes and menus
Must be able to follow direction and prepare meals when the head cook is absent
Must fully understand the importance of reliability and timeliness
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Graduate or equivalent
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in professional food service is preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members
Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Work in all areas of the community
Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection
Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
This position is exposed to very hot water, hot oven temperatures, sharp knives and utensils, and broken glass, slippery wet floors and other ordinary kitchen environmental risks, requirements for personal protective equipment are apron, hair net, chef’s hat and coat, rubber gloves, hot pads, non-slip shoes, short sleeves
Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
Follow Safety Policy & Procedures
FT, 11am-7pm, must be available on the weekends
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