Dishwasher Jobs

The Delaney of Bridgewater is this area’s premier provider of senior living. We are hiring for committed, compassionate people to provide excellent hospitality, healthcare, and exceptional customer service to our residents. We are an almost new building, but so much more than brick and mortar. Working here means spending your work life in a supportive environment where differences are valued and both residents and their families find peace of mind. We promote safety and a better quality of life for our residents, and a great place for you to work. We are part of the LCS family of senior living companies that has won the JD Power Award in senior living for four consecutive years. Several of our communities are on their respective state’s Best Workplaces list. If this sounds like an attractive place to start or build your career, we want to talk to you.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Utility / Dishwasher provides full-scope, hands on various food service functions in a community Culinary Services Department. Responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary condition of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. May assist in some aspects of food preparation. Is responsible for providing a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization. 2. Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times. 3. Perform kitchen activities including: ware-washing system set-up and break down, dish washing, pot washing, general cleaning duties, storing of food and non-food supplies, and prep production. 4. Assist serving staff with setting of tables and work station areas as well as clearing tables. 5. Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, ware-washing system, and areas in kitchen. 6. Knowledge of diets provided and served correctly per Policy and Procedure. 7. Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment. 8. Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests: • We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile. • We treat everyone with courteous respect. • We anticipate your needs and act accordingly. • We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. • We hold ourselves and one another accountable. • We make you feel important. • We embrace and value our differences. • We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?” • We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. • We pay attention to details. policies at all times. Observe all community policies and procedures. Accept assigned duties, instructions or correction in a cooperative manner, voicing concerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain of authority according to state procedures. Perform incidental housekeeping and maintenance tasks as may arise during the course of regular duties, in order to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff. Perform all other related duties as assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: • High school diploma or equivalent education, training and experience • Minimum six (6) months’ utility/dish washing experience preferred, but not required

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager) certification/license per state requirements • Doctor’s statement verifying free from communicable disease, if applicable to your state

QUALIFICATIONS: • The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language • Menu presentation, food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility • Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to culinary services • Good communication skills (oral and written) • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals • Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills • Knowledge preparation and line production communication to other line/prep/dish person/ management staff • Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: None

PHSYICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tools, equipment, machines used on the job: • Personal computer • General office equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator • Mixers, knives, ovens, steam table, steamer, slicer, range, grill, griddle, and other assorted kitchen equipment Physical activities of the position: • Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally • Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally • Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally • Reaches, bends and twists occasionally • Sits, stands and walks frequently • Handles food frequently Physical requirements of the job: • Medium work – exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

SENSORY/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS: This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of sensory/cognitive activities involved in performance of job functions. Recognition/vision and mental processing • Routinely process printed information such as menus, resident orders, resident name labels, instructions, labels on food items and storage shelves/areas, posted notices, labels on chemicals. Hearing • Routinely recognizes auditory timer signals, soft voices of elderly, verbal communication within the workplace. Smell • Routinely observe odors relevant to food preparation and storage, cleanliness and sanitation. Verbal communication • Routinely interact with a work environment highly dependent upon audible and intelligible verbal communication in order to assure understanding.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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