Compassionate Kitchen Dishwasher & Support Associate

Optima Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in our kitchen and dining areas. You will support food preparation, beverage service, and meal delivery to residents while upholding our mission and safety standards.

The role requires knowledge of safe handling, strong hygiene practices, and the ability to work with residents and team members in a respectful, cooperative manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food services role is an asset.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices is required.
• Food Safe certification is an asset.
• CPR and First Aid certification is an asset.
• Ability to communicate professionally and maintain respectful relationships with residents, team members, volunteers and visitors.
• Computer literacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operates the commercial dishwasher to wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, trays, and utensils.
• Ensures proper handling and storage of all clean dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas, storage spaces, equipment, and dining/kitchen areas.
• Assists with setting up and organizing the kitchen station for food preparation.
• Assists with basic food preparation tasks.
• Prepares a variety of beverages, including freshly brewed coffee and tea as applicable.
• Dispenses nourishments for delivery to resident areas as applicable.
• Stores food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assists with receiving food and supplies and stores them in the appropriate areas while observing proper stock rotation.
• Sets up, serves and cleans dining areas during special events, large orders and catered functions as applicable.
• Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for team members and residents through adherence to organizational standards and protocols.
• Promptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to supervisor, General Manager or Health & Safety Committee.
• Identifies maintenance issues and reports them following established maintenance procedures.
• Responds promptly during emergency codes in alignment with organizational standards and protocols.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits, observations, and investigations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance with privacy legislation.
• Completes orientation upon hire and annual mandatory education as assigned.
• Supports new team members through their orientation process.
• Participates in team meetings and stays informed on relevant internal communications.
• Performs other duties as required to support operational needs.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Food Safe

CPR & First Aid

Computer literacy

Shift flexibility

Job description

Optima Living is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in our kitchen and dining areas. You will support food preparation, beverage service, and meal delivery to residents while upholding our mission and safety standards.

The role requires knowledge of safe handling, strong hygiene practices, and the ability to work with residents and team members in a respectful, cooperative manner.