Memory Care- Dishwasher/Cook - On Call

Cascadia Senior Living; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Night shift differential

Bonus

Shift coverage bonus

Sick time accrual

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Assistance fund

Job summary

Fieldstone Memory Care of Yakima is hiring a Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all dishware and kitchen areas. You will support dining services, assist residents as needed, and ensure a safe, sanitary work environment in a memory care setting.

The role requires reliability, basic kitchen equipment knowledge, ability to work with seniors, and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety practices.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Meets mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, volunteers and staff.
• Shows compassion and interest in working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, glassware, and utensils.
• Assist residents to dining areas and support serving as needed.
• Operate dishwashing machine and manage prep area cleanliness.
• Monitor sanitizer and dish machine logs for compliance.
• Wipe spills and keep floors dry; ensure safety in kitchen.
• Attend meetings and trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

English literacy

Health regulation knowledge

Team communication

Compassion for seniors

Flexible schedule

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Fieldstone Memory Care of Yakima, 4120 Englewood Ave, Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Dishwasher

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dishwasher helps create a joyful and vibrant community by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Is prompt and reliable in coming to work.
• Assists in clearing and resetting counters or tables at conclusion of each course.
• Assists residents to dining area if required.
• Delivers prompt and courteous service.
• Runs dishwashing machine. Sets up or breaks down dishwashing area.
• Maintains infection control standards, updates and inspects sanitizer and dish machine temperature logs.
• Cleans dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwasher or by hand. Places clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Sorts and rinses dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and places them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sorts and stacks clean dishes. Carries clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dishes before delivering.
• Changes dishwater in dish machine every two hours, or before washing glasses or tableware.
• Washes pots, pans and trays by hand.
• Assists cook in serving and plating out meals, as needed.
• Assists cook with food preparation, as needed.
• Wipes up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
• Sweeps/mops floors. Cleans and rolls/unrolls mats.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of various kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Relates positively and communicates appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulation.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 30 pounds.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
• Shift differential for night shift employees
• Bonus
• Shift coverage bonus offered as needed
• Sick time accrues at 0.025 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education

Fieldstone Memory Care of Yakima, 4120 Englewood Ave, Yakima, Washington, United States of America