**Dishwasher (Casual) - Magnolia Gardens**

POSTED

25 October 2021

LOCATION

Langley, BC

Magnolia Gardens, in Langley, is part of the Bria Communities family, a private, locally-owned group of retirement living residences in Langley and Tsawwassen. We offer two supportive options where seniors enjoy lives enriched with purpose, friendship and happinessindependent living and long-term BriaCare Centres. Our mission is to work together to create safe and vibrant communities where choices are valued and seniors live active and purposeful lives.

**Who You Are!**

* Acts with Respect: Appreciates and supports the needs of each other; treat everyone fairly, honestly, courteously, and without bias.

* Resident Focused: The needs of the residents are anticipated and their best interests are put first.

* Work Together: Support each other, communicate effectively and work cooperatively

* Build Community: Develop partnerships with the neighbourhood to create an enriched community for all.

* Lead the Way: Be brave, be creative, take initiative, share your knowledge and experience.

**Role Summary**

Reporting to the Manager, Culinary Services/Executive Chef, or designate, the Dishwasher is responsible to maintain a safe, sanitary workplace while performing dishwashing and general kitchen cleaning duties.

Shift: 11:00 AM 7:30 PM

**Key Accountabilities**

- Wash dishes, pots and pans, cutlery and utensils. Stack and rack dishes; inventory broken dishes; return inventory items to the proper storage areas

- Carry out all aspects of routine and rotational cleaning throughout the kitchen including but not limited to the following: sweeping, washing, polishing and scrubbing of various surfaces. For example, cleaning appliances and food storage areas, washing floors, walls, fixtures and doors, cleaning and polishing stainless steel counters

- Understand the use of and application of cleaning chemicals

- Participate in the preparation of specific food items and clean up the work area. Assist the cooks on line, as needed. Report defective/damaged equipment to the Chef

- Ensure the proper preparation, delivery and storage of food to ensure the safety of residents, guests and the public

- Maintain current knowledge of and comply with policies and procedures

- Promote and maintain positive communication and relationships among management, staff, residents and the public

- Perform other related duties as required

**Education & Experience**

* Minimum grade 10 education

* Completion of Food Safe Certificate

* Minimum of six (6) months experience in a recognized facility, hotel or restaurant

**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

* Experience in the efficient and safe operation of relevant kitchen equipment

* Mentally and physically able to carry out assigned duties as required

* Ability to communicate in English effectively

* Resourceful, creative and adaptive in dealing with individual residents and families

* An ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships

* An ability to work with minimum supervision

Perks

* Team Building Events throughout the year

* Bria Summer Family BBQ & Bria Holiday Party

* Club 16 / Shes Fit Gym Corporate Discount Rate

* PNE / Playland Company Discount Code

* Sun Run & BMO Marathon Company sponsored

* Perkopolis

* Free Onsite annual Flu-Shot

Bria Communities Gives Back!

Our mission is to work together to create safe and vibrant communities where choices are valued, and seniors live active and purposeful lives. This mission also applies to our work in the larger community, where we seek to encourage, educate and enhance the lives of seniors who call Metro Vancouver home.

If you love interacting with and getting to know seniors, have exemplary customer service skills and really want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your education and experience has prepared you for this position.

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**Seniors residences that offer a friendly, community-oriented living experience.**