The Landing Of Poughkeepsie is hiring: Utility Worker in Poughkeepsie

Make a difference in the lives of others while personally thriving!

Join Bridge Senior Living – a certified Great Place to Work!

*Must have weekend availability*

What you can expect as a Utility Worker with us:

• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Next Day Pay with PayActiv
• Excellent Benefits
• The friendliest leaders and teammates
• Offering health insurance benefits starting at $50 per month for full-time associates

Utility Worker Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this job position is to be responsible for creating an enjoyable dining experience for residents and their guests in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and to assure that quality service is provided at all times.

Essential Functions:

The following essential functions are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

General Duties

• Support mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.

• Wash and sanitize all dishes, pots and pans, food carts, and food preparation equipment (including ovens and ranges).

• Empty kitchen garbage/trash and sanitize containers as needed.

• Check in, unpack, and store dry goods, cleaning supplies, and cold stock.

• Oversee and maintain food storage areas; when necessary, assist in cleaning of food service areas and heavy equipment.

• Pull frozen meats to be used on following days and return unused items to freezer.

• Sweep and mop kitchen floors. Maintain cleanliness of all walls in kitchen and serving areas. Maintain kitchen equipment cleanliness.

• Assist with buffet set up and special functions.

• Demonstrate positive Resident relations and community’s quality care and service standards to Residents, families, and guests. Maintain positive, cheerful attitude at all times.

• Follow sanitation guidelines.

• Obtain and demonstrate knowledge of the Discover Your Spark Lifestyle and Wellness philosophy and its inherent core values.

• Support and participate in Discover Your Spark (e.g. assist with feedback groups, assist in new initiatives, encourage Residents and act as champions of fun).

• Comply with all sanitation, serve safe and safety requirements.

• Sets up Dish machine in the morning and empty water every two hours. Polish machine before shift is over.

Safety and Sanitation:

• Understand and follow safety and infection control policies and procedures.

• Follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.

• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., gait belt, back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents, as applicable to your position.

• Keep floors dry. Report spills immediately.

• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment problems to the supervisor immediately.

• Assist housekeeping in maintaining offices and common areas ensuring rooms are safe, comfortable, attractive and orderly.

Training:

• Attends in-service and staff meetings and education programs.

• Continue to develop job-related knowledge, skills and abilities by participating in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development.

Resident Rights:

• Promotes and protects residents’ rights, assists residents to make informed decisions, treats residents with dignity

and respect, supports residents’ independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with all pertinent

laws regarding residents’ rights. Reports suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with applicable law and

regulations.

Other:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner, demonstrating patience and compassion.

• Ability to perform duties with consideration for Residents’ rights at all times and demonstrate integrity and discretion in the care of Residents and in handling their health information.

• Ability to safely handle food in accordance with community policies and procedures, as well as all state and federal regulations.

Required Education and Experience:

• Prefer high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Food handler certificate preferred

• Prefer at least 1 year of related work experience

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old.

Qualifications:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Associate is regularly required to on a daily basis, throughout the workday: Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling,reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Must physically be able to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted. Must have normal eyesight or use corrective lenses. Must have three-dimensional vision and ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Must be able to recognize colors. Must be able to hear and distinguish between normal tones and be able to perceive the nature of sounds. Must be able to exchange ideas by means of the spoken word as well as engage in activities to convey detailed or spoken instructions to otherworkers accurately, loudly, and/or quickly. Must have normal sense of touch and smell.

Language Ability:

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills utilizing the English language.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence via print and email.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public

Cognitive Demands:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram

form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Environmental Adaptability:

• Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting.

• Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, odors, water, etc., as well as noise, heights, and confined spaces. Associates may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.

• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.

• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MDS Manual.

• Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational

• Must be willing to work, when necessary, beyond normal working hours and on weekends, as well as in other positions as necessary.

EEO Statement:

Bridge Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. We are united by our pillars to Show Love, Exceed Expectations, Protect with Care and Serve with Purpose. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all associates have a strong sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family/marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.