Senior Living Kitchen Assistant - Dishwashing (Weekend)

Westminster Village; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Village in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a full-time, non-exempt kitchen assistant. The role supports dining services for residents, performing dish washing, sanitation and kitchen duties while upholding safety protocols and respectful interactions with residents.

Schedule is 11:00am-7:30pm with weekend availability required. Prior experience is preferred but not required; lifting at least 50 pounds is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy interacting with elderly population.
• Ability to understand directions and communicate effectively.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and committed to good personal hygiene and safe sanitation practices.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean kitchen areas and equipment, including worktables and floors, and follow sanitation and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain a steady pace, monitor dish machine temperatures, and report equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with the kitchen team and treat residents with courtesy and respect.

Skills

Elderly interaction

Communication

Reliability & teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Westminster Village in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a full-time, non-exempt kitchen assistant. The role supports dining services for residents, performing dish washing, sanitation and kitchen duties while upholding safety protocols and respectful interactions with residents.

Schedule is 11:00am-7:30pm with weekend availability required. Prior experience is preferred but not required; lifting at least 50 pounds is necessary.