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Utility Staff - Dish Washer

3/6/2026

The utility associate is responsible for performing dishwashing, trash control, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment within the food and beverage department. Essential functions include cleaning and sanitizing equipment, assisting with storage, and distributing clean kitchenware.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Welcome to HarborChase, and the highest standard of senior care communities offering assisted living, skilled nursing and our acclaimed memory care program. Respect and simple kindness abound here as we celebrate each individual life with the dignity it has earned and a warm appreciation of chapters still to unfold.
About the Role

Description

Position Summary:

The utility associate performs a variety of tasks in the food and beverage department including but not limited to dishwashing, trash control, and helping to maintain and clean and safe kitchen environment. 

Essential Functions:

  • Performs dish and pot washing and general cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining room area 
  • Assist in ordering and storage of food and non-food products 
  • Sets up and maintains the pot and dish washing area 
  • 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 
  • Assists in the preparation of food as directed by supervisor 
  • Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances 
  • Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen 
  • The ability to work in a safe and alert manner 
  • The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents 
  • Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently. 

Non-Essential Functions:

  • Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership 
  • Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens 
  • Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able 
  • Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University 
  • Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis 
  • Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent 
  • Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation 
  • All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Benefits:

1 week paid sick time

2 weeks paid vacation 

Health Care Benefits with many options to choose from at a competitive cost

Opportunities to grow with HRA

Luxury Community with incredible Residents and Coworkers 


Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

  • Must have a high school education 
  • Experience in cooking for large groups a plus 
  • Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations preferred 
  • Knowledge of OSHA Standards and fire and safety procedures preferred 
  • Knowledge of fire and safety procedures 

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Key Skills
DishwashingTrash ControlKitchen CleaningFood StorageEquipment SanitizationSafety ProceduresServant LeadershipFood Handling RegulationsOSHA Standards
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityTradesSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Paid sick timePaid vacationHealth care benefits
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