Dishwashing Associate- Luther Crest, FT

Lutheran Senior Services; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employer match retirement

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Pay advances

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a Dishwashing Associate to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in our kitchen. You will operate dish machines and assist with general cleaning duties to support a safe, efficient dining service.

The role requires ability to follow instructions, work in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively with team members. Prior experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $20.00 per hour, with benefits for full-time and part-time employees.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Responsibilities

• Set up or break down dishwashing area.
• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glasses and utensils.
• Operate dishwashing machine and hand-wash as needed.
• Carry clean items to proper storage areas and maintain sanitary spaces.
• Notify supervisor if dishwasher temps fall below safe standards.
• Perform general cleaning and deep cleans as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Read instructions

Team player

Vaccine willingness

Job description

Job Description:Introduction:At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.Summary:The Dishwashing Associate is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures that designated work areas are maintained as clean, safe and sanitary.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Dishwashing Duties:1. Set up or break down dishwashing area.2. Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glasses, tableware, and other cooking utensils.3. Place rinsed items in racks to send through dishwashing machine.4. Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.5. Sort and stack clean dishes.6. Allow dishes and other items to dry in accordance with the department’s established practice and procedure.7. Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.8. Change dishwater in dishwashing machine and/or sinks as instructed9. Notify manager any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.10. Clean dish machine as instructedGeneral Kitchen Duties:11. Remove trash and garbage to dumpster12. Clean and roll/unroll mats13. Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions14. Sweep/mop floors15. Sweep up trash as instructed16. Conduct general cleaning as directed17. Wipe up any spills to ensure safety18. Deep cleaning as assignedQualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen preferredAbility to read and understand work instructions and assignmentsMust be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family membersMust have or be willing to receive a hepatitis A vaccine if working inside St. Louis CountyPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.The Dishwashing Associate operates in a kitchen environment. This role routinely uses sinks and dishwashers and tools to clean kitchen appliances. Employees in this role are frequently exposed to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals and cleaning chemicals.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and standards.EverTrue Pay & BenefitsPay grade: 05, $15.00/hour to $20.00/hour.Eligible for shift differentials: No.For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.Additional Information:N/A