There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™.

As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.

We're hiring for a Utility Worker!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Utility Worker is responsible to clean, sanitize and store all service-ware and related utensils following each meal. This includes all related equipment and machinery and other general sanitation duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH

• Clean and sanitize all china, glassware, flatware, serving trays, serving dishes, pots, and pans, etc.
• Return all service ware to designated storage areas and properly store.
• Maintain and operate dish machine and general dish machine area in clean and sanitary fashion.
• Maintain 3-compartment sink and general area in a clean and sanitary fashion, including cart wash area.
• Assist other utility positions throughout the day.
• Assist in food preparation before, during and after meal periods as directed.
• Timely and efficient delivery of food items from main kitchen to/from satellite kitchens or service areas.
• Remove waste and recycling. Clean and sanitize waste containers at the end of the day or as needed during the workday.
• Follow daily and weekly sanitation schedules.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Attends in-service and education programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Illinois Food Safety certification preferred

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SCHEDULE:

Shift: Weekdays 6:00 am to 2:30 pm or 11:30 am to 8:00 pm & alternating weekends, some flexibility available.

KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of quality standards
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide service in an accurate and timely manner.