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Lantern Crest Employees Inc•Santee, CA

4d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Dishwasher plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. This position is responsible for ensuring all dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized in accordance with health and safety standards. The Dishwasher also assists with basic food preparation, trash removal, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas to support an excellent dining experience for residents and guests of Lantern Crest Senior Living.

Requirements

Minimum, high school diploma or equivalent required.
Food handlers certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
Responsible and able to exercise good judgment.
Able to accept administrative supervision.
Pay attention to detail.
Follow instructions.
Ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner.
Highly confidential.
Work as a team with other staff.
Sensitive to clients’ needs.
Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Department, community-wide, and the public.
Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds, resolve conflicts, negotiate situations, and facilitate consensus.
Must successfully pass a pre-screening tuberculin skin test or x-ray and a urine drug screen test.
Candidates will be required to undergo a physical to ensure health is adequate to perform all duties of the position.
Applicants must complete application and authorization form, both must be submitted to Human Resources prior to the close date indicated.
Applicants will be required to undergo a background check consisting of fingerprinting and criminal records check with DOJ and FBI, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a kitchen or dishwashing role preferred.

Responsibilities

Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using dishwashing machines or by hand as required.
Ensures all cleaned items are properly sanitized, dried, and stored in designated areas.
Keeps dishwashing area clean, organized, and free of hazards, maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.
Assists in cleaning kitchen equipment, floors, counters, and storage areas at the end of each shift.
Empties trash and recyclables and ensures proper waste disposal following community and state regulations.
Monitors and restocks cleaning supplies as needed and reports low inventory to supervisor.
Assists with food preparation duties as assigned by the Cook or Dining Services Director.
Follows all infection control and sanitation procedures, including proper use of PPE and handwashing techniques.
Adheres to all Lantern Crest Senior Living policies and procedures, including safety and emergency guidelines.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and maintains professional communication with coworkers, residents, and guests.
Promote Team work through cooperative and respectful interactions with co-workers and other departments.
Maintain current knowledge of senior living, assisted living, and dementia-specific care through ongoing education.
Work a flexible schedule as needed to support events, tours, and community outreach.
Perform other related duties as assigned.