Dishwasher Full-Time

Covenant Woods; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan (403B)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Disability

Wellness resources

Job summary

Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, VA, is hiring for a full-time Dishwasher to support dining services in a retirement community. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas.

You will work with the culinary team to ensure smooth meal service and uphold safety and hospitality standards. The position is entry level, requires a high school diploma or GED, and offers Health Care Plan, retirement benefits, paid time off, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Entry level position; prior dishwashing experience not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Washes, rinses, sanitizes, and stores dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintains clean and sanitary dish rooms, kitchens, and service areas.
• Cleans floors, removes trash, and disposes of recyclables.
• Assists with receiving and organizing food and supplies to support kitchen operations.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and health regulations; report issues to supervisors.
• Collaborates with culinary and Dining Services teams and supports events and meals.
• Attends departmental meetings and maintains professional appearance as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY

Pay Range: $15.00–$18.50 per hour, based on years of experience

Shifts Available: 12:00pm - Close (Usually 8:00pm)

Schedule: 40- hour work week

Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all dishes, utensils, cookware, kitchen equipment, and food service areas. This position plays a vital role in supporting kitchen operations by ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment while adhering to Covenant Woods food safety, sanitation, and hospitality standards. The Dishwasher contributes to efficient meal service and supports the culinary team in providing exceptional dining experience for residents and guests. Embraces and models Covenant Woods business standards, Code of Conduct, and focuses on the Promise in all aspects of delivery of service.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Washes, rinses, sanitizes, and properly store dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment; safely and efficiently operate dishwashing equipment according to manufacturer and departmental guidelines.
• Maintains clean, organized, and sanitary dish rooms, kitchens, service stations, storage areas, coolers, freezers, and assigned work areas; clean and sanitize food preparation surfaces, sinks, equipment, carts, and other areas as assigned.
• Sweeps, mops, and maintains kitchen floors and work areas throughout each shift; remove and properly dispose of trash, recycling, and cardboard from kitchen and service areas.
• Assists with receiving, storing, organizing, and transporting food, supplies, equipment, and deliveries to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Follows proper procedures for handling cleaning chemicals and agents and comply with all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and Virginia Department of Health (VDH) regulations; promptly report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards to supervisors.
• Works collaboratively with culinary and Dining Services team members and support catered events, holiday meals, special functions, and community activities as assigned.
• Attends required departmental meetings and training; maintains a professional appearance and adheres to departmental uniform and grooming standards; performs additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and resident satisfaction.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and resident satisfaction.

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• This is a true entry level job opening

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous dishwashing, janitorial, food service, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, or senior living experience preferred.

• Experience in a Continuing Care and Retirement Community (CCRC) or Healthcare setting is highly desirable.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources

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