Dishwasher

Dishwasher

Location: Avamere at Cheyenne; 6031 W Cheyenne Ave; Las Vegas, NV 89108

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

Job Summary

A dishwasher in a senior living facility maintains kitchen sanitation, operates commercial dishwashers, and ensures all dishware is safely sanitized for residents. They play a vital role in preventing illness and supporting the daily dietary operations across independent living, assisted living, and memory care environments. The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and organization within the community’s dining services department. This role directly supports the health, safety, and well-being of our residents, particularly those with heightened vulnerabilities in our memory care neighborhood.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Sanitation & Dishwashing: Operate commercial dishwashers and 3-compartment sinks, ensuring proper water temperatures and chemical sanitization levels are met according to state health codes. 
• Meal Service Support: Scrape, wash, and sanitize all dishes, silverware, pots, pans, and trays following each meal service.
• Facility Cleanliness: Maintain impeccably clean work and dining areas, including sweeping/mopping floors, wiping down countertops, cleaning kitchen walls, and taking out garbage to designated dumpsters.
• Safety Protocols: Handle all kitchenware, chemicals, and equipment safely and in compliance with OSHA and community guidelines.
• Specialized Memory Care Support: Handle dishware in memory care dining areas with care, ensuring a calm, quiet, and supportive environment for residents experiencing cognitive decline.
• Stocking & Storage: Air-dry and promptly store clean dishes, utensils, and equipment in designated areas to maintain an orderly kitchen.
• Team Assistance: Assist the culinary and dietary staff with basic food preparation, plating, or retrieving supplies when needed.

Requirements and Qualifications 

• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety at a level normally acquired through on-the-job training.
• Requires maintaining high standards of personal hygiene while working, including frequent hand washing and securing hair away from the face.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish effective relationships with department workers and with other departments.
• Skill and ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must possess an active CPR/BLS Certification and always maintain certification during employment.
• Requires a current Food Handlers card issued by the local Health Department.
• Be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures, as well as related laws, regulations, and pertaining to long-term care facility.

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.