Dining Porter (dishwasher)

United Methodist Retirement Communities•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our vibrant senior living community and be part of a Culinary Team that makes a daily difference! As a Porter, you’ll keep our kitchen shining and running smoothly—washing dishes and equipment, maintaining spotless floors, organizing storage areas, and helping with deliveries. Your work helps create a warm, welcoming dining experience our residents love.

Requirements

Prior experience as a dishwasher in a restaurant, nursing home, or retirement community is preferred
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Reliable transportation is necessary; we are not on the city bus route.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and sanitizing of all meal preparation areas as well as kitchen walls, stoves, sinks, ovens and grills.
Washing dirty dishes, cutting boards, utensils and cooking equipment.
Ensuring that food mixers, slicers and other cooking equipment are in good working order.
Ensuring that refrigerators, freezers and storage areas are clean and well organized.
Assisting culinary team with basic food preparation, which includes washing, peeling, and cutting meal ingredients as instructed by supervisor/manager.
Responsible for set up, cleaning and break down of the dish machine, pot & pans area, washing of dishes, glasses and small wares.
Responsible for sweeping and mopping floors as directed and scheduled.
Emptying, re-lining and washing garbage cans as required.

Benefits

Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
Competitive Benefits for Part-Time Team Members – Enjoy Vision, Mental Health Programs, Legal Plans, Voluntary Life Insurance, and more, starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
Daily Pay – Get paid when YOU want!
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
Fresh, Local, Chef-Created Meals – Enjoy restaurant-style dining experiences.
Free Meals with Each Shift – Plus, take advantage of paid breaks during your shift
Shift Differentials, Holiday, and Weekend Differentials: Weekend (Sat & Sun 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm) $ 0.50