Kitchen Utility

JOB SUMMARY:   

To provide support in the Guest Dining Department with special emphasis as a Kitchen Utility worker. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assists with basic food preparation when needed. 
• Assists with food deliveries as directed by the supervisor. 
• Seeks to develop capabilities in the area of basic food preparation. 
• Performs dishwashing responsibilities, which require that silverware, dishware, pots and pans, etc., be cleaned to sanitation requirements and to ensure guest satisfaction. 
• Maintains the dish machines and dishwashing areas in the appropriate facilities following sanitation guidelines. 
• Maintains the Forest Center dumbwaiter, and the stairs following sanitation guidelines. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Actively supports and participates in staff spiritual life activities, including Staff Devotions and Staff Retreat. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

• High School Diploma, or equivalent. 
• Some restaurant experience a plus. 

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home. 
• Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both over the phone and in person. 
• Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor. 
• Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities. 
• Regular, timely attendance. 
• Signed statement of faith. 
• Servant heart and Christ-like attitude. 
• Works closely with the Kitchen Managers in each respective facility.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines. Requires mild physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 20 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. 

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times. 
 
FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home’s at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook. 

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES 

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2) 

Love (I Corinthians 13) 

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11) 

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27) 

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24) 

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13) 

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)