Full Time Dishwasher

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.75 - $15.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee recognition programs
flexible scheduling
Training opportunities

Job Description

Oaks Senior Living is a distinguished assisted living and memory care community located in Pooler, Georgia. The community features over 80 units designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors who need assistance with daily living activities or specialized memory care services. Oaks Senior Living prides itself on fostering a warm and safe atmosphere where residents can enjoy a high quality of life, participate in engaging activities, and receive compassionate care tailored to their individual needs. The community focuses on creating a home-like environment with beautiful amenities and caring staff dedicated to enhancing the well-being of every resident. As a well-established senior care provider, Oaks Senior Living understands the importance of teamwork and professionalism in delivering excellent service throughout all departments.

The Dishwasher or Dietary Aid position at Oaks Senior Living offers an exciting opportunity to join a team committed to supporting the dining experience and overall cleanliness of the community’s food service areas. This full-time role involves essential responsibilities that help maintain efficient kitchen operations and uphold health and safety standards. The position is designed to ensure that all dishware, utensils, and glassware are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and stored correctly to prevent contamination and maintain a clean dining environment for residents. Additionally, the Dishwasher may assist the waitstaff in serving duties and in delivering meals directly to residents' apartments when necessary.

No late-night shifts are required, making this an appealing role for individuals seeking a reliable daytime and evening work schedule. The dishwasher’s tasks include operating industrial dishwashing equipment, cleaning and maintaining work areas such as the dish room and kitchen floor, and reporting any equipment malfunctions promptly to ensure smooth kitchen operations. The role is pivotal in supporting the nutrition and dining services department by ensuring that dishes and utensils are always ready and available for meals, thereby contributing directly to resident satisfaction and comfort.

Working at Oaks Senior Living also means being part of a supportive team that values effective communication, flexibility, and a cooperative work environment. The ability to work well with others, especially within a senior living setting, is crucial. Employees get the opportunity to make a positive difference by supporting elderly residents in a caring and respectful manner. This job is ideal for individuals who enjoy engaging in meaningful work, have attention to detail, and take pride in maintaining cleanliness and order in their workplace.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in a similar role preferred
  • ability to work flexible shifts including daytime and evening hours
  • strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
  • physical ability to perform cleaning tasks and handle kitchen equipment
  • willingness to follow health and safety guidelines strictly

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively to fulfill position responsibilities
  • able to read schedules, menus and position related instructions
  • ability to work in a team environment, work flexible shifts and communicate effectively with coworkers
  • must enjoy working with the elderly and able to accept constructive criticism
  • experience with equipment including dishwasher, mop sponge, dish scrubber and cleaning chemicals

Job Duties

  • Washes and inspects all dishware and glassware
  • stores clean utensils, dishes and glassware in proper places
  • keeps dish washing machine and dish room in clean operating condition
  • promptly reports any malfunctions or breakdowns of equipment to Food Service Manager Sweeps and mops kitchen area and waitstaff station and cleans filter over stove area
  • delivers ice to dining room
  • may assist waitstaff with serving and bringing in dishes to kitchen, when necessary
  • may deliver meals to residents in their apartments, when necessary
  • performs assigned cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals
  • keeps work areas clean and uncluttered
  • ensures that dishes are readily available for the next meal
  • stores dishes in the proper location in a way to prevent contamination

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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