Dishwasher

Charter Senior Living; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Senior Living is seeking a dependable Dishwasher / Kitchen Utility Associate to join our senior living culinary team. The role focuses on keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and sanitized, supporting a safe, efficient kitchen environment, and contributing to a positive dining experience for residents and staff.

Ideal candidates are team-oriented, reliable, and willing to follow sanitation and safety procedures while maintaining high cleanliness standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in dishwasher, kitchen utility, restaurant, hospitality, or senior living preferred.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented attitude with willingness to help others.
• Ability to follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Properly clean, sanitize, and store dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout kitchen and dishwashing areas
• Assist with kitchen cleaning tasks and sanitation procedures
• Follow food safety, infection control, and sanitation guidelines
• Remove trash and maintain clean workspaces
• Assist culinary team members as needed during meal service
• Support smooth kitchen operations through teamwork and efficiency
• Help maintain a safe and organized kitchen environment

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Teamwork

Reliability

Safety procedures

Job description

Dishwasher / Kitchen Utility Associate

Charter Senior Living

Now hiring dependable and hardworking Dishwashers to join our senior living culinary team!

At Charter Senior Living, every role plays an important part in enhancing the lives of our residents — including the behind-the-scenes team members who help keep our kitchen running smoothly and safely every day.

We are looking for team-oriented individuals who take pride in cleanliness, organization, and supporting a positive dining experience for our residents and staff.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a supportive team where your work truly matters, we would love to meet you!

Why Join Charter Senior Living?

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• Get paid today with ZayZoon

• Flexible scheduling

• Free medical insurance plan options

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid training

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• Perfect attendance bonus — earn up to an extra $100/month

• Employee referral bonus opportunities

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Reliable hours and stable scheduling

• Supportive leadership and engaged company support team

• Environment where your voice is heard and appreciated

• Positive and team-focused workplace culture

Our Mission

To Enhance the Human Spirit

Our Core Values

• Serve with Heart

• Serve with Purpose

• Serve with Courage

• Have Fun While Serving

Position Summary

The Dishwasher / Kitchen Utility Associate is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen and dining areas while supporting the overall success of the Dining Services team.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized while helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, team-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Properly clean, sanitize, and store dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout kitchen and dishwashing areas

• Assist with kitchen cleaning tasks and sanitation procedures

• Follow food safety, infection control, and sanitation guidelines

• Remove trash and maintain clean workspaces

• Assist culinary team members as needed during meal service

• Support smooth kitchen operations through teamwork and efficiency

• Help maintain a safe and organized kitchen environment

Qualifications

• Previous dishwasher, kitchen utility, restaurant, hospitality, or senior living experience preferred

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Team-oriented attitude with willingness to help others

• Ability to follow sanitation and safety procedures

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

What Makes a Great Fit

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in cleanliness and organization

• Works well as part of a team

• Brings reliability and consistency to every shift

• Maintains a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment

• Understands the important role kitchen support plays in resident satisfaction

What Our Associates Say About Charter

“It truly feels like family at Charter.”

“The residents become an extension of my family.”

“They truly live out their mission and values.”

“I love working for a company that genuinely puts people first.”