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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Apply by
- Nov 4, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Load, operate, and empty dishwashers, put dishes away, and clean kitchen equipment, surfaces, and floors. Follow cleanliness and food-handling practices, respect residents’ rights, attend required training and meetings, and support quality improvement.
Job details
Description Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today! Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Dishwasher is responsible for the loading, operating and emptying of the dishwasher, in addition to ensuring all kitchen equipment and surfaces are kept clean and operational. Key Responsibilities To load, operate and empty dishwashers, putting the dishes away; To maintain a clean cooking area, including work table surfaces, stoves, ovens, grills, food storage room and exhaust hood, etc.; To damp mop floors; To clean other kitchen equipment such as blenders, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.; To perform all duties with cleanliness in mind; To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it; To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the dietary needs of the residents; To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place; To participate in the Quality Improvement Program; To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity; To complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have an empathy for and ability to get along with the elderly and the handicapped Ability to understand and follow the proper food handling and storage procedures The ability to understand and follow directions to serve the food correctly and attractively according to specified portion control The ability to work accurately and quickly Able to read and write English Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one. Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.
What you’ll do
Load, operate, and empty dishwashers, put dishes away, and clean kitchen equipment, surfaces, and floors. Follow cleanliness and food-handling practices, respect residents’ rights, attend required training and meetings, and support quality improvement.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to work empathetically with elderly and disabled residents and follow food-handling, storage, serving, and portion-control directions accurately and quickly. They must be able to read and write English and provide or obtain a current Vulnerable Sector Check, including a criminal background check.
Listed skills
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Accuracy · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Dishwasher Operation
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Food Handling
- Food Storage
- Following Directions
- Portion Control
- Attention to Cleanliness
- Accuracy
- Working Quickly
- Reading English
- Writing English
- Empathy
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
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