Dishwasher (Casual Part Time)

Cogir Senior Living; Regina; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Canada is seeking a compassionate Dishwasher to support our kitchen team in providing meals for residents. Reporting to the Culinary Manager, you will load, operate and empty the dishwasher, and help maintain a clean cooking area to ensure safe, attractive meal presentation.

Responsibilities include following portion control, cleaning equipment, and participating in training and meetings.

Qualifications

• Empathy for and ability to get along with the elderly.
• Understand and follow proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Read and write English.
• Provide Vulnerable Sector Check or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Load, operate and empty dishwashers and store dishes properly.
• Maintain a clean cooking area including surfaces, stoves, ovens and storage areas.
• Damp mop floors and clean other kitchen equipment as needed.
• Adhere to cleanliness standards and resident rights.
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings as required.
• Support the Quality Improvement Program and work with a team in a trust-based environment.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Follow food-handling procedures

Attention to detail

Read/write English

Job description

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.