Utility Steward/Dishwasher
About The Position
The Utility Steward (Dishwasher) supports daily kitchen operations in a luxury senior living community by keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and organized and helping the culinary team provide an exceptional dining experience. The position involves washing and sanitizing kitchen equipment, dishes, glassware, and flatware; maintaining kitchen cleanliness; safely handling cleaning chemicals and equipment; and completing daily and weekly cleaning assignments. Other duties include assisting with food rotation and labeling, organizing and storing fresh food deliveries, managing waste, and supporting other back-of-house operations as needed. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling. Available shifts are 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability is required. The hourly pay range is $18.25–$19.00. The role may be eligible for Mather’s benefit plan and Team Member Appreciation Fund, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Able to understand, retain, and apply basic instructions to perform routine tasks with limited supervision.
- Able to read and interpret work-related documents, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels.
- Able to perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and carrying.
- Reliable, predictable, and punctual to provide timely service and support uninterrupted business operations.
- Available to work weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience.
- Sanitation Certificate.
- Flexibility in scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, supplies, pots and pans, small wares, china, glassware, and silverware according to established safety standards and regulations.
- Operate the dishwasher and other kitchen cleaning equipment.
- Clean kitchen floors following standard procedures.
- Use and store chemicals and equipment safely.
- Maintain and record data on required logs according to company policies and procedures.
- Complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments according to task lists.
- Regularly empty trash containers, shift and clean garbage cans, and properly operate the compactor.
- Minimize loss and breakage through proper use, cleaning, and storage of equipment and supplies.
- Perform duties in a timely and efficient manner according to the schedule determined by kitchen and dining operations.
- Identify areas for improvement, propose possible solutions, and participate in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
- Assist with food rotation and labeling, organize and store fresh food deliveries, manage waste, and support other back-of-house operations as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation/personal days, sick days, and holidays, with rollover from year to year.
- 401(k) program with per-pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution for those age 21 or better.
- Convenient, subsidized parking or public transportation support at certain locations.
- Wellness Spending Account of up to $300 annually for wellness-related expenses.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefits-eligible team members.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
- Extended illness benefits.
- Employee wellness programs.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance at no cost to team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
