About this role
Position: Utility Worker/Dishwasher
Shifts Available: Full time and part time opportunities available
Pay: $18 per hour
Who We Are:
Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Essex, Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
You Will Enjoy:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO and Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Resident sponsored educational scholarships
- Employee assistance program
- Free electric vehicle charging stations
- Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
Essex Meadows is seeking hospitality focused Utility Worker/Dishwasher to join our team. The Utility Worker performs a number of kitchen activities including pot washing, dish washing, general cleaning duties and storing food and non-food supplies.
Essential Job Duties:
- Performs under the direction of supervisory personnel, dish and pot washing, general cleaning duties and storing food and non-food supplies.
- Sets up the dish and pot washing area.
- Prepares for dish washing and washes pots, dishes and utensils.
- Distributes and stores clean pots, dishes and utensils.
- Cleans and sanitizes production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
- Empties trash containers as required.
Other Duties:
- Maintains standards for personal appearance and cleanliness.
- Maintains safe and sanitary conditions.
- Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
- Ability to set up and operate dish washing equipment.
All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.
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Other facts
About Blakehurst
Set on over 40 lush acres of gorgeous landscaping and resident-tended gardens, Blakehurst has been the premier choice for seniors in the Towson and Greater Baltimore area since 1993.
Blakehurst is about so much more than care. As a Life Plan Community, we are about living life to the fullest. With a range of residential options, Blakehurst is more than just a place to reside. It’s a celebration of healthy, active living.
Chestnut Green Health Center, a beautifully designed on-site health center, ensures residents have convenient access to personalized assisted living and compassionate short- and long-term care when needed.
Blakehurst is managed by Life Care Services®, a recognized leader in all aspects of senior living for over four decades.
If you’re looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider becoming a part of the Blakehurst team.
You’ll join others who’ve quickly found that Blakehurst is the kind of place where people decide to build a career. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits plan, and opportunities to learn and grow.
Learn about our numerous hiring and onboarding incentives and hear our team member testimonials by visiting our website.
What you'll do
- The Utility Worker/Dishwasher performs kitchen activities including washing pots and dishes, general cleaning duties, and storing supplies. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area.
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