Dishwasher/Utility

Job Description

Job Description

Why The Kensington Falls Church? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own…and this extends to our team members too!  Become part of a community that’s driven by its unique core values: a Love for Seniors, Respect for Each Other, Passion for Excellence, and a Spirit to Serve . Partner with us to find your path, grow your purpose, and expect the unexpected: deeper connections, better opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Salary: Starting at $16.50/hr, based on experience

Schedule: Part Time, 8pm-11pm

SUMMARY

The Dining Utility Team Member is responsible organizing, cleaning, and sanitizing kitchen facilities, dining and lounge facilities, dining services equipment, and china glass and silver.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean kitchen and dining service area floors, hard surfaces, storage areas, fixtures, and equipment in accordance with all daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Prepare china, glass, silver, utensils, pots and pans, and equipment for cleaning by rinsing and pre-soaking as appropriate.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and 3-compartment sinks to properly clean and sanitize china, glass, silver, utensils, pots and pans, and equipment components.
• Test dishwashing equipment and 3- compartment sinks for proper operating temperature and levels of sanitizer in accordance with safe food handling guidelines.
• Transport and store clean small wares to their proper storage place.
• Dispose of all wet garbage, trash, and cardboard boxes throughout the work shift in order to maintain a clean, uncluttered and safe work environment.
• Assist with proper storage of all food and supply deliveries and break down and removal of resulting trash.
• Attend training courses and participate in other professional development activities as required.
• Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Maintain required safe food handling certification or permits required by applicable law or Community policy. and follow all applicable food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code outlined in the employee handbook.
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, rotating shifts, and occasional overtime.
• Must be able to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Able to stand and walk short distances for extended periods.
• Ability to read and understand English sufficiently to safely perform job duties, follow verbal and written instructions, and communicate effectively.
• Able to stoop, bend at the knees, twist at the waist, and reach above, below, and at shoulder level.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to waist height and 40 lbs. to shoulder height.