Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

opportunities for growth
free shift meal
Free onsite parking
Education Assistance
certification reimbursement
Student Loan Refinancing
flexible schedule

Job Description

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living is a premier continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Kansas, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. Situated on a beautiful 65-acre campus, Tallgrass Creek is part of Erickson Senior Living's growing national network of communities. Erickson Senior Living is recognized as one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care services. The community is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents, providing a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work there. Tallgrass Creek prides itself on creating a dynamic and supportive environment where both residents and employees thrive, emphasizing a culture of respect, integrity, and growth.

The role of utility worker and dishwasher at Tallgrass Creek offers a great part-time opportunity, especially suited for students seeking flexible work hours that do not interfere with their academic schedules. Compensation starts at $15.50 per hour with a typical work schedule of 12 hours per week spread over 3-4 shifts. Unlike many late-night restaurant jobs, this position provides quality of life benefits by maintaining reasonable and consistent work hours. Employees in this role contribute directly to the smooth operation of the kitchen by ensuring cleanliness, organization, and support for stock and utility team members.

As part of the Tallgrass Creek team, employees enjoy various benefits such as opportunities for growth within dining and other departments, free shift meals, free onsite parking at all community and corporate locations, and access to education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs. Working at Tallgrass Creek also offers a supportive atmosphere where personal and professional goals are encouraged and facilitated. This position focuses on maintaining the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness, safe work practices including the use of personal protective equipment, and supporting inventory management tasks. The role is crucial in helping deliver an excellent culinary experience for the residents and a seamless kitchen operation for the management team.

In addition to the rewarding work environment, Tallgrass Creek and Erickson Senior Living are committed to equal employment opportunities, ensuring a workplace free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. This commitment creates an inclusive and welcoming community for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category. This respectful environment empowers employees to contribute fully and grow within the company, keeping Erickson Senior Living at the forefront of senior living services nationwide.

Job Requirements

  • Prior service and/or kitchen experience is highly preferred
  • Ability to follow written instructions and schedules
  • Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Prior service and/or kitchen experience is highly preferred
  • Ability to follow written instructions and schedules
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards
  • Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Good communication skills

Job Duties

  • Provide exceptional organization and cleanliness for kitchen, dining and storage areas, equipment, and food preparation areas
  • Support stock/utility team members with inventory, receiving, verification, stocking, and tracking
  • Work safely using designated safety equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards as per health and safety regulations
  • Assist in unloading deliveries and proper storage of kitchen supplies
  • Communicate effectively with kitchen and dining staff to ensure smooth operations
  • Follow established schedules and procedures for dishwashing and utility duties

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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