Kitchen Utility / Dishwasher Part-Time and Full-Time

Lakewood Retirement Community-LifeSpire • Richmond, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeSpire of Virginia is seeking reliable Kitchen Utility Workers / Dishwashers to join their Dining Services team. This role is crucial for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment, ensuring that dishes, equipment, floors, food carts, and work areas are ready for service. The position offers a supportive team, consistent work, and meaningful responsibilities, with opportunities for growth within the Dining Services department. The company emphasizes a respectful work environment and values the contributions of its utility team to the overall dining experience for residents.

Requirements

• Reliable and dependable.
• Comfortable being on their feet and staying active throughout the shift.
• Able to work at a steady pace in a busy kitchen environment.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks such as washing dishes and cleaning.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull supplies and equipment as required.
• Team-oriented and willing to help wherever needed.
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in cleanliness.
• Respectful toward coworkers and residents.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• Committed to showing up and doing a good job every shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a dishwasher, kitchen utility worker, steward, food service worker, restaurant worker, hotel kitchen employee, cafeteria worker, or similar position is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and put away dishes, pots, pans, utensils, food carts, and food preparation equipment.
• Keep the dish room clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, walls, floors, food carts, and other work areas.
• Sweep, mop, and foam kitchen floors as required.
• Clean and maintain floor mats.
• Empty kitchen garbage and trash and sanitize containers as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning of heavy kitchen equipment, including ovens and ranges.
• Transport food carts safely to satellite dining rooms throughout the community.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of food carts.
• Assist with setting up buffets, special events, and other dining functions.
• Provide support during buffets and special events by delivering trays, dishes, and supplies.
• Assist other members of the kitchen team when needed.
• Help move equipment, furniture, and supplies when necessary.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $17.01/hour
• New wage scale with higher starting pay based on experience
• Opportunities to grow and increase your pay
• Part-time and full-time opportunities
• Supportive leadership
• A collaborative kitchen team
• Respectful work environment
• Consistent work and meaningful responsibilities
• Opportunity to learn other areas of Dining Services
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 4.5% Employer Retirement Contribution
• HSA Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to Early Earned Wages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed