Why You’ll Love Working at Milestone
Milestone is one of the fastest-growing senior living operators, with 100+ years of combined industry and hospitality experience. We focus on teamwork, creativity, and making a real impact for our residents and staff.
Perks & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time employees)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO
- Pet insurance
- Perks at Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits options
About the Role
We’re seeking a Dishwasher to ensure dishes and utensils are cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored while supporting a smooth and efficient dining service. Reporting to the Dining Room Manager or Director, Culinary Services, you’ll help maintain a safe, clean, and professional kitchen and dining environment.
What You’ll Do
- Support a positive customer service culture in the dining room
- Transport dishes to the kitchen and maintain a clean dining area
- Clear, wash, and sanitize dishes, utensils, and tabletop items
- Return dishes and utensils to appropriate storage areas
- Ensure safe work practices for yourself and coworkers; comply with Safety Committee Standards
- Complete sanitation and cleanup tasks for dish room, kitchen, dining areas, steam tables, sinks, and drains
- Empty trash and follow daily cleaning schedules
- Assist with serving residents in the dining room as needed
- Maintain flexibility with daily schedule, including weekends or evenings as needed
- Display friendliness and professionalism when interacting with residents, families, and visitors
- Provide support during community tours and events
- Follow dress code and maintain a positive professional image
- Report elder maltreatment or abuse as required to appropriate management and authorities
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Culinary Services
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in food service or customer service preferred
- Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by state regulations
- Must be 18 years or older
- Meet health requirements including health screening and TB clearance
- Pass state-required fingerprinting and criminal background check
- First Aid certification required
- Compassion for and desire to work with older adults
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow instructions, plan and organize tasks
- Self-motivated with strong customer service work ethic
- Pleasant, professional, and personable with excellent organizational skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance
- Ability to talk, hear, and use vision effectively
- Occasional weekend, evening, or night work and on-call as needed
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, latex, and other hazards
- Ability to lift and assist as needed, up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Frequent interaction with coworkers, residents, and vendors
Join Milestone to be part of a dedicated culinary team, maintain a clean and safe dining environment, and contribute to a positive resident experience every day.
Milestone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.