Sanitation Assistant/Dishwasher - PT

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We offer:

• Work Life Balance: You'll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount.
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement

The Sanitation Assistant is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dishwashing area, including china, silverware, floors and equipment while upholding the department's stated policies and expectations regarding customer service.

We will help you find more meaning, purpose and happiness in your life by engaging in the valuable work of Westminster Canterbury of Richmond.

• You will have the opportunity to build a career with an established, highly successful organization in a caring and compassionate environment.
• We are committed to your growth and success.
• We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion.

Shift(s):

Part-time

Various shifts

The hiring range for this position is $16.00 to $19.33. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Operate a dish machine to wash dishes, glasses, cups, trays, silverware and food service equipment
• Set up and clean dish machine area; check temperatures and soap dispensing levels
• Store clean and dry equipment and utensils
• Assist in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition
• Attend trainings and in-services to meet state regulations and personal and professional standards and expectations
• Empty garbage to dump site and maintain dumpster area
• Sweep and mop floors
• Additional duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT:

• Phone
• Mop, broom and required cleaning equipment
• Dishwasher
• Pot Washer
• Chemical dispensing equipment
• Hose
• Squeegee
• Deck Brush
• Electric Floor Scrubber

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to stand, stoop and bend for up to 8 hours

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability to read and understand written and verbal communication
• Understand state, federal and local sanitation policies and procedures and all regulations that apply to our licensed community

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of long-term care environment
• Desire to please others
• Dining or restaurant experience
• Customer service experience

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Six months of restaurant or sanitation experience
• Customer service and/or hospitality service training

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Continually raise quality of work by self and others

• Work effectively with all levels of staff

• Treat residents, staff and guests with respect

• Effectively use non-verbal communication techniques

• Respond positively to constructive suggestions

• Promote cooperation among team members

• Is available, visible and accessible to internal customers

• Monitor on-going customer satisfaction

• Develop effective partnerships with customers

• Communicate in an open and candid manner

• Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check

• Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization. As one of Richmond's Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount. If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond. To Apply: https://careers.wcrichmond.org/senior-living-careers-richmond-vaAsk us how we are keeping our residents and employees safe during the COVID pandemic. Follow this link: https://www.wcrichmond.org/campus-policies-and-procedures