Dishwasher (Utility Associate)

Elan Westpointe; Kirkwood (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Company-paid Life Insurance and Volun.

Pay Time off and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elan Westpointe, located in New Braunfels, TX, seeks a Community UtilityAssociate to perform a variety of food service duties and maintain sanitary kitchen areas. You will wash dishes, pots, pans, and manage food storage and cleaning tasks while supporting a respectful, caring team environment.

The role supports residents and staff, may involve some food prep, and requires reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work Sunday to Thursday from 11AM to 7PM in a community focused on

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience is desirable.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Must have organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, pots and pans; clean kitchen and equipment; handle storage and rotation of food and supplies; remove garbage and keep floors clean after meals.
• Maintain kitchen and other assigned areas in sanitary condition.
• Follow posted work schedule and arrive on time and in appropriate attire.
• Operate kitchen appliances such as garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, and ice machine.
• Assist with food preparation, inventory, and stocking shelves as needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Multitasking

Time management

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Tools

Dishwashing machine

Job description

Elan Westpointe, located in New Braunfels, TX is more than an Assisted Living and Memory Care community—it’s a place where compassion, connection, and purpose come together every day. As a proud member of the AgeWell Solvere Living family, we are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for our residents while fostering a supportive, engaging workplace for our team.

At Elan Westpointe, we believe great care starts with great people. Our team members are valued, supported, and empowered to grow—both personally and professionally. Whether you’re building a career in senior living or bringing years of experience to the table, you’ll find a culture rooted in respect, teamwork, and heart.

As acertified Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Paid Time off and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Come be part of something meaningful—where your work matters and your compassion makes an impact.

Elan Westpointe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is Sunday to Thursday 11AM-7PM

Job Summary:

The Community UtilityAssociate performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean andsanitary conditions of Community food services, facilities, and equipment.He/she is responsible for washing dishes, washing pots and pans , general and equipmentcleaning, storage and rotation of food and supplies as well as the removal of all garbage; leaving machinery empty, clean, and dry;and keeping floors clean after each meal.

Responsibilities :

• Follows the posted work schedule andarrives on time and in appropriate work attire.
• Responsible for the proper washing ofchina, flatware, glassware, and other kitchen equipment including machine rinsepressure and water temperature.
• Responsible for maintaining thekitchen and other assigned areas in a sanitary condition.
• Establishes and maintainsconstructive working relationships with other kitchen personnel and residents.
• Must be familiar with food-handlingprocedures and regulations.
• Must know how to operate kitchenappliances such as garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, and ice machine.
• May be required to help with foodpreparation, inventory, and maintenance as well as food deliveries and stockingshelves.
• Follow all emergency procedures.
• Understands all safety practices andprocedures.
• Reports on-the-job injuries to theCommunity Cook and/or Food & Beverage Director before the end of the workshift on the day the injury occurs.
• Communicates effectively with Food& Beverage Director and other staff.
• Advises Food & Beverage Directorof any changes in physical or mental health of a resident immediately.
• Maintains an acceptableattendance record, notifies Food & Beverage Director if he/she expectsto be late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies, andfollows work schedule.

Qualifications :

• Some kitchen experience is desirable.
• Abilityto handle multiple priorities.
• Musthave organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving anddecision-making skills.
• Physically able to bend and reach.
• Physically able to push and pull andlift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
• Physically able to standfor extended periods of time.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
• Must be in good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
• Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.
• May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.

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