Dishwasher

Milestone Retirement; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Pet insurance

Perks at Work

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits options

Job summary

Milestone Retirement is seeking a Dishwasher to support a smooth dining service for residents in a caring retirement community. You will clean, sanitize, and store dishes and utensils, while helping maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.

Reporting to the Dining Room Manager, you’ll assist with serving residents, follow safety practices, and adapt to a flexible schedule, including weekends or evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service mindset and positive communication.
• Ability to follow instructions and organize tasks.
• Self-motivated with a professional demeanor.
• Pleasant, professional, and personable with residents and families.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary dish area, and properly store dishes and utensils.
• Transport dishes to the kitchen and dining room as needed.
• Wash, sanitize, and return items to storage.
• Support dining room operations and assist with serving residents when needed.
• Follow safety standards and dress code; report issues to management.

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working at Milestone

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time employees)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO
• Pet insurance
• Perks at Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits options

About The Role

We’re seeking a Dishwasher to ensure dishes and utensils are cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored while supporting a smooth and efficient dining service. Reporting to the Dining Room Manager or Director, Culinary Services, you’ll help maintain a safe, clean, and professional kitchen and dining environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support a positive customer service culture in the dining room
• Transport dishes to the kitchen and maintain a clean dining area
• Clear, wash, and sanitize dishes, utensils, and tabletop items
• Return dishes and utensils to appropriate storage areas
• Ensure safe work practices for yourself and coworkers; comply with Safety Committee Standards
• Complete sanitation and cleanup tasks for dish room, kitchen, dining areas, steam tables, sinks, and drains
• Empty trash and follow daily cleaning schedules
• Assist with serving residents in the dining room as needed
• Maintain flexibility with daily schedule, including weekends or evenings as needed
• Display friendliness and professionalism when interacting with residents, families, and visitors
• Provide support during community tours and events
• Follow dress code and maintain a positive professional image
• Report elder maltreatment or abuse as required to appropriate management and authorities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Culinary Services

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in food service or customer service preferred
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by state regulations
• Must be 18 years or older
• Meet health requirements including health screening and TB clearance
• Pass state-required fingerprinting and criminal background check
• First Aid certification required
• Compassion for and desire to work with older adults
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, plan and organize tasks
• Self-motivated with strong customer service work ethic
• Pleasant, professional, and personable with excellent organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance
• Ability to talk, hear, and use vision effectively
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work and on-call as needed
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, latex, and other hazards
• Ability to lift and assist as needed, up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Frequent interaction with coworkers, residents, and vendors

Join Milestone to be part of a dedicated culinary team, maintain a clean and safe dining environment, and contribute to a positive resident experience every day.

Milestone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.