Dishwasher - Casual

Optima Living; Richmond; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living is seeking aDishwasher in Canada to maintain cleanliness and sanitation for dishes, kitchen equipment, utensils and the food prep area. The role supports kitchen operations and promotes a safe, resident-centered dining environment.

Reporting to the Food Services or Hospitality Manager, you will help with beverage service, meal setup, and dining area upkeep while upholding health and safety standards relevant to long-term care and residential settings.

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

Job description

About Optima Living

Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.

Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 6,000 residents.

Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.

Position Summary

Reporting to either the Food Services, Support Services or Hospitality Manager, the Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for dishes, kitchen equipment, utensils, and the food preparation area.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person-centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and self-determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards.

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.