Dishwasher

Friendship Retirement Community; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community in Salem, VA is seeking Full-Time Dishwashers to ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the dining area. Responsibilities include washing and storing kitchenware, maintaining dish machine operations, and supporting dining room service. The role demands physical activity and offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Qualifications

• Active position requiring standing, walking, bending, and lifting over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all plate ware, cutlery, and glassware.
• Maintain overall sanitation for the work station.
• Monitor dish machine water temperature and chemical levels.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visitfriendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for Full-Time Dishwashers to join our Friendship Richfield Town Center team, located in Salem, VA. The Dishwasher is responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of all the plate ware, cutlery, and glassware, in accordance with all regulations.

• Maintain overall sanitation for the work station
• Clean all items utilized in dining area utilizing machine and manual cleaning methods.
• Follow all policies and safety precautions set forth by Friendship Assisted Living, Sodexo and all applicable local, state and federal laws
• Load, run and unload dish machine to machine specifications
• Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems
• Monitor dish machine water temperature/chemical level to ensure sanitary wash cycle
• Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware
• Keep dish room clean and organized
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware/plate ware for dining room and kitchen
• Monitor linen and trash containers and empty when appropriate
• Clean, sanitize, sweep, and mop all kitchen/dining room floors checking for broken items and wet areas that may be hazardous and remedy as necessary
• Assists with dining room service as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food service experience preferred
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.