Dishwasher

Job Title: Dishwasher, Full-time
Location: Southport, CT
Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt
Salary Range: Competitive
Department: Dining Services

About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. Its not just a job. Its an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live the good life in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated dishwasher to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Summary: The Dishwasher performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food services, facilities, and equipment. S(he) is responsible for the removal of all garbage, leaving machinery empty, clean and dry and floors clean after each meal. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy

Essential Functions:

• Follows the posted work schedule and arrives on time and in appropriate work attire.
• Responsible for maintaining the kitchen and other assigned area in a sanitary manner
• Responsible for the proper washing of China, flatware, glassware, and other kitchen equipment including machine rinse pressure and water temperatures
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers and residents
• Must be familiar with food handling procedures and regulations
• Must know how to operate kitchen appliances such as the dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker and ice machine
• May be required to help with food preparation, inventory, maintenance as well food deliveries and shelve stock
• Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
• May be required to work extended hours up to 16 hours per day

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Some kitchen experience is desirable
• Basic knife skills required
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Why You'll Love working for Us:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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