Utility Dishwasher

Avenir Senior Living; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenir Senior Living in Nanaimo is seeking a dedicated individual for a food service position at Nanaimo Memory Care. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in food service areas, assisting with food preparation, and adhering to food quality standards.

Applicants should have kitchen organization skills, good communication abilities, and a completion of Jr. High education. Previous experience in a similar role is a plus. A supportive team environment awaits the right candidate, enhancing the dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• 6 months previous utility/dish washing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of local Health Department regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of food service areas and equipment.
• Assist in food preparation and serving.
• Comply with food quality and presentation standards.

Skills

Kitchen organization

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Completion of Jr. High or equivalent

Tools

Beverage dispensing equipment

Ware-washing system

Job description

Located on the northwestern tip of Long Lake,Nanaimo Memory Care is an 83 bedbeautiful residential complex carecommunity. Offering resident centered care with a specialized focus on our award winningAvenir Alzheimer’sprogram. Designed to encourage interaction and independence while concentrating on meeting resident’s unique needs by promoting their individuality and enhancing their health and spiritual well being.

This community will be the first stand alonememory careresidence available to seniors living with dementia on Vancouver Island.Residents will benefit from Nanaimo Memory Care’s neighbourhood design concept and secure home-like environment. Alzheimer’s trained licensed professional staff on site 24 hours a day conduct meaningful engagements personalized to each residents preferences. Our residents will enjoy elegantly furnished private and semi private suites with a personal bathroom.

Job Description

Position Summary: Perform a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities and equipment. May assist in some aspects of food preparation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Exemplify at all times the Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
• Perform kitchen activities including: ware washing system set-up and break down, dish washing, pot washing, general cleaning duties, storing of food, and non-food supplies, and prep production.
• Assist serving staff with setting of tables and work station areas as well as clearing tables.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, ware-washing system, and area in the kitchen.
• Knowledge of diets provided and served correctly per Policy and Procedure.

The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected, as a condition of employment, to follow the following in all interactions with residents, fellow employees and guests:

• We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
• We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.

Qualifications

Education Required: Completion of Jr. High or the equivalent education, training and experience.

Years of Experience: 6 months previous utility/dish washing experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Kitchen organization and preparation hands‑on responsibilities.
• Teamwork role with all Food and Beverage staff.
• Knowledge in areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Good inter‑departmental communication skills and teamwork skills.

Special Requirements (if applicable): Doctor’s statement verifying free from communicable disease

Additional Information

List tools, equipment, machines computers and software used on the job:

• All beverage dispensing equipment, china, flatware, glasses, linens, buss trays & carts, hot and cold food holding equipment, ware‑washing system.

Physical activities of the position:

• Lifts up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Carries up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally
• Talks and listen frequently
• Employee handles food frequently.

Physical requirements of the job: Medium work – exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Visual acuity requirements, including color, depth perception and field of visions: Ability to perform job requirements, maintain a safe work environment, ability to read and communicate effectively.

Environmental factors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme heat, hazards and other environmental conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation (oven cleaners).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.