Dishwasher

Commonwealth Senior Living; Haddam (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Maintains company values in daily work

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Haddam, CT is seeking a reliable Dishwashing Associate to support the Dining Services team. You will prepare and clean dining areas, assist with dishwashing, and ensure residents receive pleasant, timely meals in a sanitary environment.

The role requires food handler certification, ability to read/write English, willingness to learn, and availability for varied shifts including every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Certification in the Food Handlers Course or equivalent.
• Previous experience in the food service industry.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks.
• Must be available to work varied shifts and weekends.
• Ability to lift heavy objects; stand and walk short distances throughout the day. Ability to tolerate heat and humidity from the kitchen.
• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.
• Be familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point HACCP, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System WHMIS.
• Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe working environment and maintaining this responsibility by safe work habits, using correct hand washing techniques and routine cleaning.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of the special needs of the residents.
• Practice safe usage of all equipment within the department and the ability to clean, sanitize and maintain the equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedules.
• Prepare the dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.
• Upon receiving stock, put it away following the procedures as required.
• Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is not available (ex: power failure).
• Performs other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Food Handler Certification

Food service experience

English literacy

Willingness to learn

Flexible shifts & weekends

Ability to lift heavy objects

Free of communicable diseases

Job description

• Full-time or part-time, flexible hours, working every other weekend.

Pay rate: $18 per hour.

• Full-time or part-time, flexible hours, working every other weekend.

The Dishwashing Associate assists the Dining Department in keeping up with the dishes as well as general work in between meal service. He or she provides friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our residents. Each Dining Services Associate’s primary objective is to exhibit the core values of Commonwealth Senior Living and provide a memorable dining experience for the residents.

Qualifications

• Certification in the Food Handlers Course or equivalent

• Previous experience in the food service industry.

• Ability to read and write English.

• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks

• Must be available to work varied shifts and weekends.

• Ability to lift heavy objects; stand and walk short distances throughout the day. Ability to tolerate heat and humidity from the kitchen.

• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.

• Be familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point {HACCP}, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System {WHMIS}.

• Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe working environment and maintaining this responsibility by safe work habits, using correct hand washing techniques and routine cleaning.

• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of the special needs of the residents.

• Practice safe usage of all equipment within the department and the ability to clean, sanitize and maintain the equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedules.

• Prepare the dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.

• Upon receiving stock, put it away following the procedures as required.

• Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is not available {ex: power failure}.

• Performs other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.

• Other duties as assigned

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:

• We Care About People

• We Do the Right Thing

• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success

• We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility

• We Take Ownership and Add Value

• We are Respectful

Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability options

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid time off

• Employee assistance program

• Additional voluntary benefits

• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.

• Create and drive the sales culture.