Dishwasher - Part Time

Monarch/Brandywine Senior Living

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Salary: $15.92 Hourly

Sun & Mon 4p-8p

Reports To:

The Kitchen Helper reports to the Culinary Services Director, Executive Chef, or other designated Culinary Services leader. 

FLSA Classification:

This position is classified as non-exempt and is an hourly position.

Job Overview:

Supports the culinary team with dishwashing, sanitation, cleaning, and routine meal preparation and service-support tasks. Helps ensure the kitchen, dining service areas, and meal service operations are clean, organized, stocked, and prepared to provide excellent service to residents and guests.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with sanitation standard operating procedures.

• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and properly; wash, clean, and store pots, pans, cooking utensils, plates, glasses, cups, silverware, and other foodservice equipment.

• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies, monitor chemical dispensers, use required safety equipment, and remove kitchen trash and refuse as needed.

• Support preparation for meal service through simple kitchen tasks such as washing and preparing fruits and vegetables, placing prepared items into pans or service containers, assembling salads, plating desserts, portioning or arranging items for service, and assisting with tray setup.

• Assist servers with side work and routine setup tasks to ensure dining areas and service stations are prepared for each meal service.

• Assist with room service tray delivery and the delivery and retrieval of meal carts to and from satellite kitchens or designated service areas.

• Assist during meal service by removing soiled dishes from dining areas and returning them to the dishwashing station.

• Participate in required in-service training and follow all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

## Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Prior food service, kitchen, or hospitality experience preferred

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Physical Abilities:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.  • An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics. 

## Additional Information

Benefits Offered (for Part-Time Employees):

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.