Dishwasher

Atria Senior Living; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a kitchen assistant to maintain cleanliness and support culinary operations. This entry-level position involves tasks such as dishwashing, assisting cooks, and promoting a high-quality dining experience for residents. The ideal candidate will possess basic communication skills and a commitment to teamwork while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with preparation and execution of culinary programs and special events.
• Provide high-level customer service in a dining atmosphere.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining the kitchen and dining areas in a clean and orderly condition. Washes, cleans, sanitizes and stores all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and other equipment used to operate the kitchen and dining room areas. Cleans floors, equipment and other areas as assigned.

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Wash and store all dishes and equipment in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Maintain dish room area in a neat, clean and sanitary manner.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of the Art of Atria Dining enhancement programs.
• Maintain dish machine after each meal by thoroughly cleaning and maintaining sanitizing temperatures and parts per million levels.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Assist cooks and wait staff as requested.
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.