Dishwasher

About the position

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well. We are actively seeking a Dishwasher to add to our team. As Dishwasher you will be responsible for cleaning dishes in a food service environment to ensure that the kitchen and community has a steady supply of clean plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans, and glasses. Your duties will include prioritizing loads of different types of kitchenware, hand-washing dishes, loading the dishwasher and placing dishes to dry.

Responsibilities

• Organize and wash all dishware and glassware.
• Store clean utensils, dishes and glassware in proper places.
• Keep dish washing machine and dish room in clean operating condition.
• Promptly report any malfunctions or breakdowns of equipment to Food Service Manager.
• Sweep and mop kitchen area and waitstaff station and clean filter over stove area.
• Deliver ice to dining room.
• Assist waitstaff with serving and bringing in dishes to kitchen, when necessary.
• Deliver meals to residents in their apartments, when necessary.
• Perform assigned cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilize the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Keep work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Ensure that dishes are readily available for the next meal.
• Store dishes in the proper location in a way to prevent contamination.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to communicate effectively to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Able to read schedules, menus and position related instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work flexible shifts.