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Sanitation Assistant/Dishwasher - FT

Westminster Canterbury Richmond
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026
Description

The Sanitation Assistant is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dishwashing area, including China, silverware, floors and equipment while upholding the department's stated policies and expectations regarding customer service.

We will help you find more meaning, purpose and happiness in your life by engaging in the valuable work of Westminster Canterbury of Richmond.
  • You will have the opportunity to build a career with an established, highly successful organization in a caring and compassionate environment.
  • We are committed to your growth and success.
  • We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion.


The hiring range for this position is $16.00 to $19.33. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We offer:
  • Gated community with 24-hour security and free covered parking!
  • A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance and company paid short/long term disability insurance
  • Financial Wellness: Access your earnings ahead of pay day with Branch; save for your future with our 403(b)-tax deferred retirement savings plan offering company match and eligibility for additional annual core contribution to your retirement savings; HSA/FSA tax-advantaged accounts to save or spend on healthcare and eligible expenses; PTO Sell Back benefit.
  • Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
  • Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!)
  • Total Wellness support for the mind, body and spirit through our Employee Assistance Program, employee fitness and onsite wellness offerings and pastoral care programming and support.
  • On-Site Amenities! Including a fitness center with pool and group fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room, coffee shop and salon.
  • Award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care for infants through school-age programs with waitlist priority and a generous employee discount forboth full and part-time employees!
  • Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition scholarship opportunities forfull-time, part-time and PRN employees!


Requirements

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
  • Operate a dish machine to wash dishes, glasses, cups, trays, silverware and food service equipment
  • Set up and clean dish machine area; check temperatures and soap dispensing levels
  • Store clean and dry equipment and utensils
  • Assist in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition
  • Attend trainings and in-services to meet state regulations and personal and professional standards and expectations
  • Empty garbage to dump site and maintain dumpster area
  • Sweep and mop floors
  • Additional duties as assigned


EQUIPMENT:
  • Phone
  • Mop, broom and required cleaning equipment
  • Dishwasher
  • Pot Washer
  • Chemical dispensing equipment
  • Hose
  • Squeegee
  • Deck Brush
  • Electric Floor Scrubber


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26 pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to stand, stoop and bend for up to 8 hours


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
  • Ability to read and understand written and verbal communication
  • Understand state, federal and local sanitation policies and procedures and all regulations that apply to our licensed community


DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
  • Knowledge of long-term care environment
  • Desire to please others
  • Dining or restaurant experience
  • Customer service experience


DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency
  • Six months of restaurant or sanitation experience
  • Customer service and/or hospitality service training


REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Continually raise quality of work by self and others
  • Work effectively with all levels of staff
  • Treat residents, staff and guests with respect
  • Effectively use non-verbal communication techniques
  • Respond positively to constructive suggestions
  • Promote cooperation among team members
  • Is available, visible and accessible to internal customers
  • Monitor on-going customer satisfaction
  • Develop effective partnerships with customers
  • Communicate in an open and candid manner


Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Salary : $16 - $19

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