Dishwasher

$37,565 - $37,565/Yr

Sunrise Senior Living - Fairfield, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Fairfield, CT

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Dishwasher at Sunrise Senior Living is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in food production and consumption areas, including the kitchen and dining spaces. This role involves dishwashing, cleaning kitchen equipment, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards while supporting the overall mission and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up and maintains the dish and pot washing areas.
• Operates dish machine(s) according to manufacturer instruction.
• Performs dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware.
• Maintains accurate dish machine and pot and pan sink temperature and sanitation logs and reports any issues promptly.
• Completes assigned kitchen cleaning duties and ensures accuracy of daily and weekly cleaning logs.
• Cleans assigned kitchen equipment, including stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods, and ventilation screens.
• Performs assigned janitorial duties, including sweeping work areas, mopping floors, washing walls and ceilings, sanitizing production areas, and emptying trash.
• Assists with food preparation and plating when necessary.
• Maintains the correct storage of all cookware, china, glassware, and utensils.
• Maintains the correct storage of all janitorial and chemical supplies.
• Assists in the receiving, storage, dating, labeling, and rotation of food and non-food supplies.
• Complies with OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements and Risk Management programs and policies.
• Responsible for performing other Dining Services duties when assigned by community leadership.

Requirements

• One (1) year job related experience preferred.
• High School diploma/GED.
• Completion of CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate may be required.
• ServSafe® Food Handler Card may be required.
• Local Health Department Food Handler Card may be required.
• Written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement