Dishwasher Part Time

Allegro Senior Living, LLC; Wheaton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meal Every Shift

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Associate Recognition Events

Career Growth within Allegro Senior LI

Job summary

Allegro Senior Living is seeking a Part-Time Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper for Alto Wheaton in Wheaton, IL. This role offers predictable hours (11:00am–7:00pm) with no late nights, a supportive team, and benefits.

You will wash dishes, maintain a clean kitchen, assist the culinary team, restock supplies, and contribute to a well-run dining operation for residents. 18+ and 6+ months food service preferred.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• 6+ months food service or kitchen experience preferred but not required
• Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, flatware, and kitchen equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen during every shift
• Support the culinary team with basic prep and kitchen tasks as needed
• Restock supplies and keep stations ready during the shift
• Be a dependable, team-first presence in a well-run kitchen
• Properly set and bus tables, assist the Cook as needed, and complete cleaning duties
• See full job description for additional duties.

Skills

Food service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Cleanliness

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Kitchen sanitation tools

Job description

Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper – Alto Wheaton

Wheaton, IL | Part-Time | 11:00am–7:00pm

No late nights. No restaurant chaos. Just a great team and steady hours.

Tired of closing down a restaurant at midnight? Alto Wheaton is hiring a Part-Time Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper — and we offer everything the restaurant industry doesn't: predictable hours, a supportive team, real benefits, and work that actually feels good at the end of the day.

What You’ll Do

• Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, flatware, and kitchen equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen throughout every shift
• Support the culinary team with basic prep and kitchen tasks as needed
• Restock supplies and keep stations ready throughout the shift
• Be a dependable, team-first presence in a well-run kitchen

What We’re Looking For

• At least 18 years of age
• 6+ months of food service or kitchen experience — preferred but not required
• Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization

Why Alto Wheaton?

Our kitchen team is the backbone of a dining experience that residents look forward to every single day. You’ll work alongside people who care about what they do — in a senior living environment where your effort is noticed, your schedule is respected, and nobody’s asking you to close at 2am.

• Free Meal Every Shift
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Associate Recognition Events
• Career Growth within Allegro Senior Living
• Great Place to Work Certified

Alto Wheaton | 219 Parkway Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187

$16.00/hr | Free Meals | Part-Time | No Late Nights

The primary responsibility of the Kitchen Assistant is to set tables, bus tables, wash dishes, assist the Cook as needed, and complete cleaning duties.

Areas of Responsibility

• Thoroughly wash all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
• Properly maintain all dishwashing equipment.
• Work as part of the Dining Services team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen.
• Help contribute to high quality Dining Services operations by paying attention to food presentation and taste, and courteous responses to residents and associates during meal service.
• See full job description for additional duties.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have an awareness of safety practices.
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months food service (or related field) preferred.