Dishwasher

Location:
Lexington Square of Lombard

Pay Rate:
Hourly - Hourly Plan, 16.50 USD Hourly

Work Shift:
10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (United States of America)

Job Description

We’re looking for friendly, compassionate team players to join our culinary team!

As part of the dietary team, assist patients with menu selection and deliver their meals in a timely fashion. Provide excellent customer service to ensure every patient is satisfied with their meal.

Responsibilities

Dishwasher

- Wage: $17/hour
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- 10:30 AM- 7:00 PM shift, 5 days a week
- Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
- Location: Prairie Path Senior Living

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Dishwasher to join our dining services team at our senior living community. The Dishwasher plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for our residents and staff.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team, and understands the importance of cleanliness and food safety when serving older adults.

Responsibilities

- Wash, rinse, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintain clean and organized dishwashing and kitchen areas.
- Assist with keeping dining areas, floors, and workspaces clean and sanitary.
- Properly operate and maintain the commercial dishwasher and related equipment.
- Remove trash and recycling and keep disposal areas clean.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
- Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation and other duties as needed.
- Handle dishes and equipment carefully to prevent breakage and injury.
- Maintain a respectful, friendly, and professional attitude when interacting with residents and coworkers.
- Follow all facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications

- Previous experience in a restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, or senior living environment is preferred but not required.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to cleanliness and safety.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and follow written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must practice good personal hygiene and be neatly groomed in a uniform
- Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment
- Preferred: Culinary experience (cook, commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, healthcare)

Physical Requirements

- Prolonged standing and walking continuously, frequent stooping, and bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Benefits

We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.

- Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Life
- Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

- Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
- Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
- Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
- HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.