Dishwasher

The Dishwasher ensures a proper supply of clean dishware, utensils, and glassware for meal services and special events and cleans all cooking utensils, pots, and pans for the kitchen staff. In addition, the Dishwasher may help with other related duties in the kitchen, such as cleaning and maintaining the floors and removing the trash as needed or directed.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensures a proper supply of clean dishware, utensils, and glassware to stock the dining areas and set tables
• Ensures a proper supply of clean pots, pans, and cooking/serving utensils are available for kitchen staff
• Cleans work areas and all equipment used in food preparation
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices
• May help bus and set tables and perform other cleaning duties as required (cleaning kitchen and floors, removing trash, etc.)

Qualifications & Physical Requirements:

• Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices
• Safety and customer service oriented
• Reliable and dependable
• Able to follow spoken and written instructions
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Able to regularly lift up to 20 pounds consistently, occasionally lift over 30 pounds, and to spend long periods of time on feet
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• At least one year of experience in an assisted living community preferred

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.