Dishwasher/Busser

Lighthouse at Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful work environment

Competitive Wages and Benefit Package

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Overtime Pay

Job summary

Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living in Chico, CA is seeking a dependable Dishwasher/Busser to join our dining team and help create a clean, welcoming environment for our residents. In this dual-role position, you will maintain kitchen sanitation by washing dishes, cookware, and equipment, while also assisting in the dining room by clearing tables and supporting meal service.

We offer a caring environment with growth opportunities and a supportive management team, plus competitive wages, flexible

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a dishwasher, busser, or dietary aide preferred, but willing to train reliable candidates.
• Ability to work standing up for extended periods and lift up to 35–50 lbs.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Warm, respectful demeanor with patience and empathy toward senior residents.
• Reliable attendance and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment to thoroughly clean and sanitize plates, glassware, silverware, and kitchen utensils.
• Scrape, wash, and store heavy cookware, pots, and pans.
• Promptly clear, wipe down, and reset dining room tables between resident meal shifts.
• Transport dirty dishes, trays, and carts efficiently from the dining area to the dish room.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen and dining room sanitation, including sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, and restocking clean service items.
• Assist the culinary staff with basic setup and teardown for special resident events or daily meal services.
• Adhere to all food safety, infection control, and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Attention to cleanliness

Empathy toward seniors

Reliable attendance

Team-oriented mindset

Standing/walking for long periods

Job description

Now Hiring: Dishwasher/Busser

Schedule: 7AM to 3PM, Monday- Friday

We are seeking a dependable Dishwasher / Busser to join our dining team and help create a clean, welcoming environment for our residents. In this dual-role position, you will maintain kitchen sanitation by washing dishes, cookware, and equipment, while also assisting in the dining room by clearing tables, setting up for meal service, and keeping dining areas spotless. This is a great opportunity to make a positive daily impact on the lives of seniors in a supportive community.

Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living

855 Bruce Rd Chico, CA 95928

Why work for us?

• Caring and compassionate environment

• Opportunity for growth, success and longevity

• Come join employees who have become family!

• Supportive Management team

Benefits:

• Beautiful work environment

• Competitive Wages and Benefit Package

• Flexible Schedule

• Paid Time Off

• Overtime Pay

Key Responsibility of a Dishwasher/Server:

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment to thoroughly clean and sanitize plates, glassware, silverware, and kitchen utensils.

• Scrape, wash, and store heavy cookware, pots, and pans.

• Promptly clear, wipe down, and reset dining room tables between resident meal shifts.

• Transport dirty dishes, trays, and carts efficiently from the dining area to the dish room.

• Maintain high standards of kitchen and dining room sanitation, including sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, and restocking clean service items.

• Assist the culinary staff with basic setup and teardown for special resident events or daily meal services.

• Adhere to all food safety, infection control, and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications of a Dishwasher/Server:

• Prior experience as a dishwasher, busser, or dietary aide preferred, but willing to train reliable candidates.

• Ability to work standing up for extended periods and lift up to 35–50 lbs.

• Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene standards.

• Warm, respectful demeanor with patience and empathy toward senior residents.

• Reliable attendance and team-oriented mindset.

Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state, federal, or local law.