Utility Steward/Dishwasher

Utility Steward (Dishwasher) - Join Our Culinary Team

We are an award-winning employer seeking a Utility Steward (Dishwasher) to support the daily operations of our kitchen in a luxury senior living community. In this role, you’ll play an important part in keeping our kitchen clean, safe, and organized while helping our culinary team deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Your responsibilities will include 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. You’ll also help with food rotation and labeling, organize and store fresh food deliveries, manage waste, and support other back-of-house operations as needed.

If you’re dependable, organized, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll join a supportive, people-first workplace where your contributions help create a great dining experience for residents every day. We also offer a competitive hourly rate and additional perks.

Schedule: Full-time, 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.

Essential Functions:

- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, supplies, pots/pans, small wares, china, glass, and silver according to established safety standards and regulations.

- Operate dishwasher and other kitchen cleaning equipment.

- Cleans kitchen floors following standard procedures.

- Applies knowledge of safe use and storage of chemicals and equipment.

- Maintains and records data on required logs per company policies and procedures.

- Completes daily and weekly cleaning assignments per task lists.

- Regularly empties trash containers; shifts and cleans garbage cans; properly operates compactor.

- Minimizes loss and breakage through proper use, cleaning and storage of equipment and supplies.

- Performs duties in a timely and efficient manner and on a schedule determined by kitchen and dining operations.

- Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Required:

- 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, lifting, carrying, etc.

- Reliable, predictable, and punctual, to provide timely service to internal and external customers and to support uninterrupted business operations.

Preferred:

- 1 year experience.

- Sanitation Certificate.

- Shifts vary, flexibility in scheduling preferred.

The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful—and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather’s benefit plan and the Team Member Appreciation Fund, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. Participation in the Team member Appreciation Fund is not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hire date and program eligibility requirements. All benefits are subject to change without notice.
Hourly Pay Range $18.25 — $19 USD
Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

- A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.

- A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)

- Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)

- Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

- Medical, dental, and vision plans

- 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 - free to all team members

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.

The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well SM , we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work ® , and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.