Location: Dallas,TX, USA
** Utility Associate (Kitchen Services Associate)**
** The Monarch at Richardson**
** Dallas, TX**
**The Monarch at Richardson**, a Solvere Living managed community, is currently searching for a **Utilities Associate (Kitchen Services Associate)/Dishwasher** for our establishedsenior living community located in Richardson, TX. If you have a passion for working with seniors and helping them to live a joyful, purposeful life that enhances and encourages their total well-being please apply today!
*Solvere Living has adopted a policy that requires all team members to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations.*
We are a certified **Great Place to Work** for three years in a row!
Solvere Living proudly offers:
* Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
* Company-paid Life Insurance
* Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Accident and Hospital Indemnity
* Group Purchasing and Employee Assistance program
* Paid Time off and Holidays
* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
**The Monarch at Richardson** , a Solvere Living managed community, is currently hiring for our established senior living community located in **Richardson, TX**. We offer both Assisted Living and Memory care services to our residents and are located in a multiplex area which allows for easy access to the community by public transportation such as bus and train transportation. The location of this community allows residents and team members alike to enjoy the big-city-style living while also offering the feeling of a close-knit community. At Monarch Richardson we believe in offering personalized services to our residents to provide them the ability to live a purposeful and stimulating life in a community that feels like home. If you have a passion for working with seniors and helping them to live a joyful, purposeful life that enhances and encourages their total well-being please apply today!
We are a certified **Great Place to Work** for four years in a row!
**Solvere Living proudly offers:**
* Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
* Company-paid Life Insurance
* Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Accident and Hospital Indemnity
* Group Purchasing and Employee Assistance program
* Paid Time off and Holidays
* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:**
We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace is key to all team members being valued, trusted and accepted. Our vision Inspiring people to realize their full potential drives our beliefs and the Declaration provides a common framework to value, encourage and support team members.
Please see our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Declaration by clicking on the link below:
**Job Summary:**
The Community Kitchen Service Associate reports to the Community Cook and to the Community Chef and performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of Community food services, facilities, and equipment. He/she is responsible for the removal of all garbage; leaving machinery empty, clean, and dry; and keeping floors clean after each meal.
**Kitchen Service Associate Procedure:**
**Essential Functions:**
* Follows the posted work schedule and arrives on time and in appropriate work attire.
* Is responsible for the proper washing of china, flatware, glassware, and other kitchen equipment including machine rinse pressure and water temperature.
* Is responsible for maintaining the kitchen and other assigned area in a sanitary condition.
* Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships with other kitchen personnel and Residents.
* Must be familiar with food-handling procedures and regulations.
* Must know how to operate kitchen appliances such as the garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, and ice machine.
* May be required to help with food preparation, inventory, and maintenance as well as food deliveries and stocking shelves.
**Compliance and Safety:**
* Follows all emergency procedures.
* Understands all safety practices and procedures.
* Reports on-the-job injuries to the Community Cook and/or Community Chef before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
**Communication**
* Communicates effectively with Community Chef and other staff.
* Advises Community Chef of any changes in physical or mental health of a Resident immediately.
* Maintains an acceptable attendance record, notifies Community Chef if he/she expects to be late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies, and follows work schedule.
**Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification**
* Some kitchen experience is desirable.
* Basic knife skills required.
* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
**Physical Requirements**
* Physically able to bend and reach.
* Able to lift 50 pounds.
* Able to stand and walk short distances most of the day.
* Able to work in a hot/humid environment for extended periods of time.
* May be exposed to sudden temperature changes when entering freezer and/orrefrigerator.
* May be subject to burns from hot foods or falls on slippery floors if caution is not usedwhen working.
**Miscellaneous**
* May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
* May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
* May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
* May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., includingHIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
* Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
* Must be in good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
* Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.
* May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
* May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
* May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents apartments.