Dishwasher

Ciel Senior Living; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Ciel Senior Living in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas, ensuring safe, organized operations in daily meals for residents.

You will operate the dishwashing machine, hand-wash when needed, assist cooks with plating, and help keep logs and infection-control standards up to date. Must have a Food Handler’s Card and be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Maintains current Food Handler’s card.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Relates positively with residents, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using dishwasher or by hand.
• Run and maintain the dishwashing machine; set up and breakdown area.
• Keep dishwashing area clean, safe, and sanitary; follow sanitation logs.
• Assist cooks with serving and plating meals when needed.
• Wipe spills and maintain floor cleanliness; attend required trainings.

Skills

Dependable

Team player

English communication

Flexible schedule

Education

Food Handler's Card

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

POSITION: Dishwasher

REPORTS TO: Director of Culinary

FLSA: Hourly

OUR MISSION: We focus on providing genuine hospitality and five-star quality care.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Dishwasher helps by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as clean, safe, and sanitary.

Requirements

• Is prompt and reliable in coming to work.
• Assists in clearing and resetting counters or tables at conclusion of each course.
• Assists residents in the dining area if required.
• Delivers prompt and courteous service.
• Runs dishwashing machine. Sets up or breaks down dishwashing area.
• Maintains infection control standards, updates, and inspects sanitizer and dish machine temperature logs.
• Cleans dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwasher or by hand.
• Places clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Sorts and rinses dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and places them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sorts and stacks clean dishes. Carries clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dishes before delivering.
• Change dishwater in dish machine every two hours, or before washing glasses or tableware.
• Washes pots, pans, and trays by hand.
• Assists cook in serving and plating out meals, as needed.
• Assists cook with food preparation, as needed.
• Wipes up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
• Sweeps/mops floors. Cleans and rolls/unrolls mats.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge of various kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Maintains current Food Handler’s card.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Relates positively and communicates appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other employees.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulation.
• Pass a Criminal Background and fingerprint check.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision.
• Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.