Dining Services Assistant (Dishwasher) - Part Time

Dishwasher - Dining Services Assistant

Part Time, to include every other weekend

*Includes a weekend shift differential*

Join our dynamic dining services team as a Dishwasher, where your role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our guests and staff. We are committed to providing excellent service and a positive workplace culture, and we welcome motivated individuals to contribute to our success.

Key Responsibilities:

- Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment in accordance with health and safety standards

- Maintain cleanliness of dishwashing areas, including sinks, counters, and storage spaces

- Assist with organizing and storing clean items properly for efficient kitchen operations

- Support kitchen staff with basic food preparation and other duties as needed

- Follow all safety procedures and use cleaning chemicals responsibly

- Ensure timely completion of dishwashing tasks to support smooth dining service operations

Skills and Qualifications:

- Prior experience in a dishwashing or kitchen support role is preferred but not required

- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness

- Good physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods

- Ability to follow safety and hygiene protocols

- Reliable, punctual, and a team player

We foster a collaborative and respectful work environment, offering opportunities for growth and development within our organization. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety by following safety rules & guidelines; follow good housekeeping practices, take proper care of equipment and perform job duties and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Be dependable, reliable and punctual with attendance; plan appropriately for absences when possible.
• Show initiative and drive within scope of job responsibilities; show initiative without needing direction but ask for clarification, correct errors and request assistance in timely manner, handle unexpected situations calmly and efficiently to minimize problems.
• Show commitment to giving quality service and make continuous efforts to improve; consider accuracy & appearance of work, learn from mistakes while taking action to reduce errors and understand the role quality plans in customer satisfaction.
• Understand and respond to resident/customer needs; give complete and timely responses and always be respectful and courteous while following through with communication efforts.
• Take responsibility for decisions, actions and results.
• Work as a team player within department and with other Sunnyside departments; coach and encourage others on a regular basis, contribute to positive morale and spirit within the team and embrace change/adjust to changing responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with residents, family members, guests, co-workers, supervisors, etc.; actively listen and clearly share information demonstrating effective oral and written communication.
• Exercise good time management practices while maintaining quality of work; plan and organize work load to ensure job duties are handled efficiently and effectively and provide timely responses to those who request information.
• Ensure personal hygiene, appearance and dress; present neatly groomed appearance and follow department dress code ensure identification badge is worn where visible.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability and punctuality. Report to work when schedule, ready to work.
• Ensure all emergency preparedness practice drills and protocols are followed.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures; set a good example for others.
• Attend/complete all in-services, training and meetings as required by Sunnyside.
• Meet all training requirements as required by Federal and State regulations and by Sunnyside.