Utility Steward

Utility StewardHelp keep our kitchen clean, safe, and organized. Join our Food and Beverage team as a Utility Steward and play an important role in keeping our kitchen operations running smoothly. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen equipment, dishware, and back-of-house work areas while helping ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment for the culinary team.If you enjoy staying active, take pride in keeping things organized, and work well both independently and as part of a team, this is a great opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced kitchen environment. You'll also have opportunities to support kitchen projects and assist with other operational needs as requested by management.We are an award-winning employer offering a supportive, people-first workplace culture, a competitive hourly rate, and on-the-job perks.Shift timings may vary but afternoon/evening & weekend availability is required.Essential Functions:Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, supplies, pots/pans, small wares, china, glass, and silver according to established safety standards and regulations.Cleans kitchen floors following standard procedures.Applies knowledge of safe use and storage of chemicals and equipment.Maintains and records data on required logs per company policies and procedures.Completes daily and weekly cleaning assignments per task lists.Regularly empties trash containers; shifts and cleans garbage cans; properly operates compactor.Minimizes loss and breakage through proper use, cleaning and storage of equipment and supplies.Performs duties in a timely and efficient manner and on a schedule determined by kitchen and dining operations.Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.Qualifications & SkillsRequired:Able to understand, retain and apply basic instructions to perform routine tasks with limited supervision.Able to read and interpret work-related documents, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels.Able to perform strenuous physical labor, lifting, carrying, etc.Reliable, predictable, and punctual, to provide timely service to internal and external customers and to support uninterrupted business operations.Preferred:1 year experience.Sanitation Certificate.Shifts vary, flexibility in scheduling preferred.Hourly Pay Range $18.50 $20 USDBenefitsMather offers a competitive benefits package.*Team members are eligible for:A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an "earn-as-you-go" plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:Medical, dental, and vision plansPaid Parental LeaveAdoption Assistance ReimbursementTuition reimbursement for continuing educationExtended illness benefitsEmployee wellness programsShort- and long-term disability insuranceLife insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.About The MatherThe Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more.The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.About MatherBased in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today's young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work , and has been selected as a Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.