Compassionate Dishwasher – Rewarding Senior Living Kitchen

Oaks Senior Living; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaks Senior Living in Stockbridge is currently seeking a kind-hearted dishwasher. Responsibilities include washing and inspecting dishware, assisting waitstaff, and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. The ideal candidate has a friendly disposition and a desire to work with older adults.

This is a rewarding opportunity with growth potential in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with older adults.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Must have a physical exam by a licensed physician.
• Must have a negative drug screen.
• Must be able to react in an emergency situation.

Responsibilities

• Wash and inspect all dishware and glassware.
• Keep dish washing machine and dish room in clean operating condition.
• Deliver meals to residents in their apartments when necessary.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Friendly, caring disposition

Job description

Oaks at Stockbridge is currently recruiting a kind hearted dishwasher who has a passion for working with seniors. Our culture centers around a Person-Centered Lifestyle with great core values and a dedication to enrich the lives of those we serve. Oaks Senior Living inspires team members to excel, rewards for excellence and creates a work environment where all are trusted and empowered with a sense of ownership. Extremely rewarding opportunity with growth potential!

Position Summary

The Dishwasher will assist with the overall cleanliness of the kitchen including cleaning of dishes, kitchen

equipment, and other items in the kitchen in accordance to federal and state regulations and the dietary

program implemented by Oaks Senior Living policies and procedures. The Dishwasher will maintain clean

and sanitized dining service areas and assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.

Responsibilities

• Washes and inspects all dishware and glassware.
• Stores clean utensils, dishes and glassware in proper places.
• Keeps dish washing machine and dish room in clean operating condition.
• Promptly reports any malfunctions or breakdowns of equipment to Food Service Director.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen area and waitstaff station and cleans filter over stove area.
• Delivers ice to dining room. May assist waitstaff with serving and bringing in dishes to kitchen,
  
  

when necessary. May deliver meals to residents in their apartments, when necessary.

• Performs assigned cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper
  
  

cleaning chemicals.

• Keeps work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Ensures that dishes are readily available for the next meal.
• Stores dishes in the proper location in a way to prevent contamination
  
  

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Desire to work with older adults. Friendly, caring disposition.
• Must be 18 years of age. Must have a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Must have physical exam by a licensed physician. Must have a negative drug screen.
• Must be able to react in an emergency situation.
  
  

Regulatory Compliance and Sanitation

• Ensure compliance with local health department regulations and the Oaks Senior Living policies
  
  

and procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.
• Maintain CPR & First Aid certification.
  
  

Knowledge Requirements

• State food handling and kitchen regulations
• OSHA Standards
• Fire and Safety Procedures
• Operation of Kitchen Appliances
  
  

Reports to: Food Service Director and Lead Cook

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical task for extended periods of

time. Proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used. In a

Typical Eight- Hour Day, Employee Will

• Stand/walk up to eight hours a day
• Sit up to two hours a day
• Frequently support up to 30 pounds
• Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently kneel, bend, and reach