Utility Dishwasher

The Bristal Assisted Living; Mount Sinai (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living is seeking a responsible Kitchen Utility Worker/Dishwasher to support a luxury assisted living kitchen. You will clean, sanitize and maintain dishware, equipment and work areas in a fast-paced environment, with attention to safety and sanitation.

Full-time schedule includes weekend shifts. Prior experience in a kitchen or food service, healthcare or catering setting is a plus; ability to lift heavy items and follow instructions is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen or food preparation area
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Physical ability for strenuous cleaning and lifting
• Able to understand English and follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Must follow all rules, policies and sanitary standards

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, prepping and washing dishware, silverware, glassware, pots and pans
• Cleaning chemical dispensers and ensuring supplies; use safety equipment per 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, stainless surfaces and dishwashing area
• Monthly cleaning of all kitchen surfaces incl. walls, ceilings, stairs, tables and appliances
• Assisting in the dining room, removing soiled dishes during service

Job description

We are seeking a responsible and experienced Kitchen Utility Worker/Dishwasher to assist the busy kitchen team of a luxury assisted living community with various job-related tasks and other support activities as they arise. The position involves sweeping, mopping and the cleaning of equipment, such as mixers, slicers, peelers, fryers, blenders and counters. The right candidate will take great care and pride in their work and consider this entry position as a potential stepping stone toward building a career in food services.

Additional Job Responsibilities Include

• Cleaning, prepping and washing dishware, silverware, glassware, pots and pans
• Ensuring all chemical dispensers are working and cleaning supplies are adequate, being careful to use all safety equipment to meet 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

Full-time Schedule will include working the weekends.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen or food preparation area and come with:

• Experience working in a restaurant, catering facility, hospital, hospitality, healthcare or similar food services related industry as a plus
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Must have physical ability for strenuous cleaning and lifting
• Ability to understand the English language and follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to follow all rules, regulations, policies and sanitary standards established by management