Dishwasher Part Time (25 Hours Biweekly)

revera; Toronto; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is hiring a Dishwasher to support their retirement residences nationwide. Reporting to the Culinary Manager, you will load, operate and empty dishwashers, keep kitchens clean, and follow resident rights while maintaining a safe, efficient work area.

Requirements include empathy for the elderly, ability to follow proper food handling and English literacy. In Canada, accommodation is available as needed.

Qualifications

• Empathy for elderly residents and ability to get along with the handicapped.
• Ability to understand and follow proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Ability to serve food accurately and attractively according to portion control.
• Read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Load, operate and empty dishwashers, and put dishes away.
• Maintain a clean cooking area, surfaces, storage room and exhaust hood.
• Damp mop floors and clean other kitchen equipment.
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings as required.
• Participate in Quality Improvement program and work with residents in a trustworthy manner.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Food handling procedures

Follow directions to serve food

Read and write English

Vulnerable Sector Check

Inclusive accommodations awareness

Job description

Wage per hour $18.52

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

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.