Dishwasher

About the Role

The Dishwasher works behind the scenes to ensure the kitchen area is clean, safe, and sanitary at all times, which is essential in delivering a high-quality culinary experience for our residents. This position reports to the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director and resides in the Culinary department.

Our Culinary Department provides nourishing and delicious meals served in a warm and inviting environment, recognizing that meals and food activities are a crucial part of every resident’s day. Delivering a memorable dining experience for our residents is our top priority.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glassware, tableware, and cooking utensils, then place them in racks to send through the dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes and carry them to the cook’s line or other proper storage areas.
• Wash certain pots, pans, trays, dishes, and utensils by hand using specified soap and water as directed by the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director.
• Sweep and sanitize kitchen floors, take out trash, and mop stockrooms.
• Report any hazardous situations in the kitchen to the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director.
• Adhere to all sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and dependability for scheduled shifts.
• Support co-workers, welcome new associates and residents, and actively participate in team, community, and company goals.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of dish cleaning practices and dining etiquette.
• Knowledge of proper food service sanitation techniques.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred.

Skills

• Work Ethic: Values hard work, takes pride in tasks, acts professionally and respectfully, and takes accountability for work.
• Detail Oriented: Pays attention to small details and understands their importance in tasks.
• Time Management: Uses time effectively, prioritizes work independently, and maintains quality.
• Customer Focused: Dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer needs, building trust, and maintaining effective relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Frequent exposure to hot water, garbage disposals, and cleaning chemicals.
• Frequent exposure to heat and cold.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Occasional sitting, with constant walking and standing.