Flexible Kitchen Utility Specialist (Dishwasher)

The Bristal Assisted Living; Village of Lake Grove (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living is seeking a responsible Kitchen Utility Worker/Dishwasher to support the busy kitchen team in a luxury assisted living community. You will clean dishware, cookware, and surfaces, operate dishwashing equipment, and assist with safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires experience in a busy kitchen or food preparation area, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and physical capability for cleaning tasks and lifting. Weekend shifts are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant, catering facility, hospital, hospitality or healthcare food service preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability for strenuous cleaning and lifting.
• Ability to understand English and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to follow sanitary standards established by management.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, prepping and washing dishware, silverware, glassware, pots and pans
• Ensuring all chemical dispensers are working and cleaning supplies are adequate, following safety equipment and OSHA standards
• Sweeping and mopping floors as directed
• Emptying and cleaning garbage from kitchen to dumpster
• Assisting with heavy lifting
• Daily cleaning of steam kettle, grill, range tops, brazier, stainless steel surfaces, dish racks, dish storage areas, dishwasher and dishwashing area
• Monthly cleaning of all kitchen surfaces, including walls, ceilings, stairs, tables, table legs and appliances
• Assisting in the dining room, removing soiled dishes during meal service and returning them to the kitchen

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

English language

Follow instructions

Job description

The Bristal Assisted Living is seeking a responsible Kitchen Utility Worker/Dishwasher to support the busy kitchen team in a luxury assisted living community. You will clean dishware, cookware, and surfaces, operate dishwashing equipment, and assist with safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires experience in a busy kitchen or food preparation area, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and physical capability for cleaning tasks and lifting. Weekend shifts are included.