Dishwasher & Kitchen Support - Senior Living Dining

Atria Senior Living - Larson Place; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & PTO

Anniversary rewards

Annual scores reward

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living - Larson Place in Hamden, CT, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to maintain the kitchen and dining areas in a clean and orderly condition while supporting a restaurant-style dining program for residents.

The role involves cleaning, dishwashing, and assisting with meal service, events, and safety procedures, with daily collaboration with Culinary Services leadership to ensure resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and dining areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Work with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Wash and store all dishes and equipment in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Maintain dish room area in a neat, clean and sanitary manner.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with preparation and execution of the Art of Atria Dining enhancement programs.
• Maintain dish machine after each meal by thoroughly cleaning and maintaining sanitizing temperatures and parts per million levels.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Assist cooks and wait staff as requested.
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Atria Senior Living - Larson Place in Hamden, CT, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to maintain the kitchen and dining areas in a clean and orderly condition while supporting a restaurant-style dining program for residents.

The role involves cleaning, dishwashing, and assisting with meal service, events, and safety procedures, with daily collaboration with Culinary Services leadership to ensure resident satisfaction.