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Senior Living, Healthcare, Non-profit

Utility Aide (Dishwasher)

Va 22603OnsitePart TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

dishwashing
sanitation
food safety
infection prevention
trash removal
recycling
detail-oriented
reliable
hardworking
physical tasks

Nice to have

prior dishwashing experience
food service experience

Role summary

The Village at Orchard Ridge is seeking a Part-Time Utility Aide (Dishwasher) to join their dining services team. This role is essential for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dish room, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents. Responsibilities include washing and sanitizing dishes, cookware, and utensils, assisting with trash and recycling, and adhering to food safety standards. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and a team player, with the ability to stand for extended periods. Prior food service experience is helpful but not required. This position offers competitive pay, a supportive environment, and flexible scheduling.

Keep Our Community Shining Behind the Scenes

The Village at Orchard Ridge is looking for a dependable and team-oriented Part-Time Utility Aide (Dishwasher) to join our dining services team. If you take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

As a Utility Aide, you'll play an essential role in creating a positive dining experience for residents by ensuring dishes, cookware, and kitchen areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Your work helps support a welcoming environment where residents and team members can thrive.

Pay Range

$15.50 - $17.50 per hourFinal offer based on your skills, experience, and professional background.

What You'll Do

Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans

Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen and dish room

Assist with trash removal and recycling procedures

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards

Support dining team members with kitchen cleanup and closing duties

Help maintain a safe, efficient, and welcoming work environment

What We're Looking For

Reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong commitment to cleanliness and safety

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks

Prior dishwashing or food service experience is helpful, but not required

Ability to read and speak English

Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive pay

Supportive and welcoming team environment

Flexible part-time schedule

Opportunities for growth and development

Meaningful work serving older adults in a vibrant community

Mission-driven organization that values respect, compassion, and excellence

Join Our Team

Every great dining experience starts behind the scenes. If you're ready to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and help create exceptional experiences for our residents at The Village at Orchard Ridge.

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