Dishwasher

Salary

$16.05 / hr - $18.31 / hr

Overview

Dishwasher

Pay Rate:$16.05– $18.31 / hour (Earn more with experience!)

Schedule:Full-time, variable schedule (up to 37.5 hours/week), every other weekend required

Location:Elderwood Village at Colonie, 626 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110

Join a Team That Feels Like Family

AtElderwood Village at Colonie, you'll find more than just a job—you'll become part of a welcoming community where kindness, teamwork, and exceptional resident care come together every day.

Our 94-bed assisted living community, located in the heart of the Capital Region, is currently undergoing exciting renovations, creating an even more beautiful place for residents to call home and for employees to build their careers. Whether you're beginning your hospitality journey or bringing previous restaurant experience, you'll be welcomed by a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.

Why Join Elderwood?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HRA & FSA

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Referral Program

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day

Support Our Dining Team and Residents

Join our team at Elderwood Village at Colonie! Dishwashers are essential to keeping our dining operations running smoothly. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents by ensuring all kitchen and dining ware is properly cleaned and sanitized.

You'll also assist with various dining room and kitchen responsibilities while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are:

• Friendly, patient, and service-oriented

• Excellent communicators with strong customer service skills

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Team players who enjoy working collaboratively

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to cleanliness and safety

• Calm, dependable, and professional under pressure

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People.If you're looking for a rewarding position where your kindness and hospitality make a real difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

As a Dishwasher, you will:

• Wash, air dry, and properly store all dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dish machine, sinks, counters, and floors.

• Remove trash and ensure proper disposal in designated receptacles.

• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries.

• Support the dining room team by helping clear tables as needed.

• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to meet health and safety standards.

• Ensure compliance with Elderwood policies, procedures, and safety practices.

• Arrive to work on time and contribute to a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifications:

• Minimum 16 years of age (Employment Certificate/Permit required if applicable)

• Prior customer service or food service experience preferred

• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

• Physical stamina necessary for constant activity

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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Posted Date10 hours ago(9/9/2026 11:06 AM)

Requisition ID2026-36728

of Openings1

Area of InterestFacilities

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood Village at Colonie

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

Salary$16.05 / hr - $18.31 / hr

Reporting CategoryNon-Clinical