Utility Aide/Dishwasher

Senior Living Communities Careers•Charleston, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wellmore of Daniel Island, we are a Great Place to Work® recognized luxury senior living company committed to our philosophy of “People First, Always.” We are seeking a Dishwasher to join our team. This role supports the dining functions by assisting with food preparation, dishwashing, sanitation, and the receiving and storage of supplies, all under the supervision of the Executive Chef / Director of Dining Services. We foster a culture of growth, teamwork, and making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience in a similar position desired.

Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Chef / Directory of Dietary Services with the calculation of food and supply inventory.
Attends to kitchen spills quickly and keeps the floor and surface areas clean and free of debris.
Assists in preparation of meals, managing portion control and proper diet requirements (including special diets).
Follows sanitation programs/schedules including daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules and sanitation inspections.
Keeps food items from possible contamination and spoilage with proper covers, dating/labeling, storage and by keeping food at safe temperatures.
Assists with the receiving, inspection and storage of supplies.
Removes trash from all kitchen areas and monitors all garbage cans and garbage sites related to dietary services.
Washes, scrubs and dries all dishes, utensils, beverage containers, beverage, food carts, and cooking pots, containers and pans.
Manages dishwashing stations and ensures that all chemicals register correctly following approved State and company guidelines.
Performs preventive maintenance and equipment checks on all dishwashing equipment in the kitchen area.
Transports dishes back to the main kitchen for cleaning.
As assigned, sets up and breaks down member/resident events.