Dishwasher - casual

COGIR Real Estate; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Mississauga is seeking a dedicated dishwasher to support our kitchen and resident meals. You will load, operate and empty dishwashers while keeping all surfaces clean and sanitary to ensure a safe dining environment.

You will be part of a team that respects Resident Rights, participates in training, and contributes to a pleasant, well-run kitchen for independent and assisted living residents.

Qualifications

• Empathy for elderly and ability to work with residents.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Explain and serve food according to portion control.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Willing to obtain Vulnerable Sector Check / background check.

Responsibilities

• Load, operate and empty dishwashers; put dishes away.
• Maintain a clean cooking area and surfaces.
• Damp mop floors.
• Clean other kitchen equipment as needed.
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings.
• Respect Resident Rights and uphold ethics.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Food handling

Reading English

Teamwork

Follow directions

Job description

Description

Wage per hour

$19.20

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Dishwasher is responsible for the loading, operating and emptying of the dishwasher, in addition to ensuring all kitchen equipment and surfaces are kept clean and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• To load, operate and empty dishwashers, putting the dishes away;
• To maintain a clean cooking area, including work table surfaces, stoves, ovens, grills, food storage room and exhaust hood, etc.;
• To damp mop floors;
• To clean other kitchen equipment such as blenders, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.;
• To perform all duties with cleanliness in mind;
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
• To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the dietary needs of the residents;
• To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place;
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have an empathy for and ability to get along with the elderly and the handicapped
• Ability to understand and follow the proper food handling and storage procedures
• The ability to understand and follow directions to serve the food correctly and attractively according to specified portion control
• The ability to work accurately and quickly
• Able to read and write English
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.