Dishwasher

Love Where You Work! – Now Hiring Dishwasher/Utility Worker at Friends Homes!

Position Details:

• Shift(s):
• Salary: 14.50 and up depending on experience.

Why Friends Homes?

Friends Homes is a Life Plan Community committed to providing exceptional care and meaningful connections for older adults across all levels of service. We foster a supportive, faith‑based environment where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference every day.

Whether you are working in dining services, direct care, wellness, or behind the scenes, your role at Friends Homes is part of something greater—a mission‑driven community built on compassion, dignity, and teamwork.

• Discounted meals from select on‑site venues
• Access to employee gyms and indoor pool
• Onsite employee health clinic
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Insurance options for family members
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• Multiple spending account options (e.g., FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
• Access to earned wages before payday
• Employee scholarship opportunities
• Referral bonus program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Credit union membership options
• Discounted tickets and local perks
• Fun employee events throughout the year
• A faith‑based, mission‑driven community with a strong team spirit!

As a Dishwasher/Utility Worker at Friends Homes, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for residents, staff, and guests. Your attention to detail and efficiency will help ensure that food service runs smoothly and safely each day.

• Clean and sanitize trays, silverware, dishes, and utensils using commercial‑grade dishwashing equipment
• Maintain proper loading, unloading, and cleaning of dish machines, including filters and spray arms
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, and kitchen tools to ensure a continuous supply for food prep
• Maintain proper water and detergent levels; report equipment issues as needed
• Ensure all washed items are air‑dried and properly stored

• Assist with food service line setup and breakdown as needed
• Deliver food carts to assisted living and health care units; return soiled dishes promptly
• May deliver meals directly to resident apartments when required
• Assist with setting up and cleaning for special events
• Help stock kitchen areas and take inventory as assigned

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dish areas
• Sweep, mop, and hose down kitchen floors to ensure a safe environment
• Empty trash, clean garbage cans, and assist in general sanitation

• Participate in cultural change initiatives that enhance resident quality of life (e.g., pets, plants, intergenerational activities)
• Work collaboratively with dining and nursing staff to ensure resident needs are met

• Ability to stand, walk, and lift frequently throughout the shift
• Ability to follow safety protocols and proper food sanitation procedures
• Commitment to guest service and teamwork
• Ability to read and follow written/verbal instructions in English
• If under 18, must have a valid work permit; non‑residents must have legal documentation to work in the U.S.

• Prior experience in food service or dishwashing
• Willingness to cross‑train and assist in other areas of dining services as needed

At Friends Homes, every team member contributes to a compassionate, resident‑centered community. If you take pride in cleanliness, teamwork, and being part of a mission‑driven workplace, we’d love to hear from you!