Dishwasher - Casual Part Time

Cogir Senior Living Canada; Windsor; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living Canada in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Dishwasher to support our kitchen operations in a senior living community. The role focuses on loading and operating the dishwasher, keeping the kitchen and equipment clean, and ensuring hygienic food handling practices to serve residents effectively.

The position requires empathy for residents, ability to follow food safety procedures, and readiness to participate in training and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Must have empathy for and ability to get along with the elderly and the handicapped
• Ability to understand and follow proper food handling and storage procedures
• Ability to understand and follow directions to serve the food correctly and attractively according to portion control
• Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Load, operate and empty dishwashers, and put dishes away
• Maintain a clean cooking area (surfaces, storage, hood, etc.)
• Dampen mop floors and clean equipment such as blenders, refrigerators
• Ensure cleanliness in all kitchen areas and participate in training
• Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings as required
• Support resident rights and responsibilities and promote ethics and integrity
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Cleanliness awareness

Reading & writing English

Job description

Wage per hour
$19.09

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.