Tamarisk Senior Living, part of the JCS community, is a small, close-knit establishment conveniently located in the heart of Warwick, just minutes from the Warwick Mall. Licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health, we accommodate 81 residents within our traditional assisted living and memory support program, known as "Renaissance." One of our primary goals is to employ with care, ensuring that all staff are treated with the same dignity and respect as our residents.

Tamarisk Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to preventing discrimination against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We embrace staff from diverse backgrounds. JCS is guided by Jewish culture and values, which resonate with many who may not identify as Jewish. Compassion, service, respect, and inclusiveness are core values that we uphold. We offer rewarding and exciting work in a supportive team environment, fostering an empowering and positive atmosphere. If you are dedicated to the field, appreciate cultural diversity, and value collegial and collaborative work environments, we encourage you to apply.

Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence is looking for a Dishwasher to join our team in Warwick, RI. The Dishwasher will ensure that wares for the front and back of the house are clean and sanitized.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Washes all wares including pots, plans, flatware, and glasses, by hand or using dishwashers.
• Correctly places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas.
• Stocks serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and other assigned areas with necessary dishes and utensils.
• Cleans trash receptacles with water or steam.
• Moves dishwashing supplies and equipment from storage to work area by hand or using hand trucks.
• May assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking and/or serving, as directed.
• Ensures work areas remain safe, clean, and orderly, adhering to all company, local, and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to understand and meet restaurant standards for health, safety, and excellence.
• Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced.
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.

If you are a team player who is willing to work hard, show initiative, and keep things moving, we want to meet you! We look forward to hearing from you!

Education and Experience:

• Ability to work in all areas of the restaurant including: dishwashing, stocking supplies, reporting inventory levels, closing out the restaurant at the end of service, assisting with deliveries, and other duties as assigned.
• Experience in prep kitchen or restaurant preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods walking or standing.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and wipe frequently.
• Must frequently immerse hands in water.
• Must be able to work in a hot and damp environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Shift: Midday shift