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Posted August 01, 2026

Part-time Dishwasher/Brentwood By The Bay

Brentwood Nursing Home
Warwick, RI, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Performs duties such as preparation of items to be served during meals in a safe and sanitary manner. Preforms all cleaning duties as assigned. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas.

Qualifications:

Is willing and able to follow instructions precisely. Works independently to complete tasks. Is a reliable and dependable resource for support in all dietary procedures. Performs duties maintaining safety and sanitary conditions.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):

  • Must be able to move intermittently, walk, and stand most of the shift

  • Must be able to speak and write in English

  • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional demands of the position

  • Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable theses senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position are fully met

  • Must function independently, have the flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with all persons

  • Must meet the general hwalth requirements set forth by policy

  • Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people

  • Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

  • Must be available if necessary to assist in the evacuation of the residents during emergency situations

Duties:

  • Completes all prep work as assigned prior to meal service.

  • Keeps work areas neat and clean

  • Follows proper protocol for handwashing

  • Handles clean and dirty dishes in a sanitary manner

  • Assists the cook in plating meals for service

  • Presoaks flatware and other heavily soiled items prior to passing through dish machine

  • Understands and properly operates dish washing equipment, changing water as needed throughout the process

  • Ensures dishwashing and rinse temperatures are registering correctly during dishwashing procedures

  • Properly handles china, glassware and other items to prevent breakage

  • Stores clean china, glassware and flatware properly to maintain sanitary conditions

  • Maintains cleanliness of equipment, walls, counters, and floor in the dish area

  • Reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor

  • Operates all kitchen equipment safely per guidelines

  • Disposes trash as directed. Maintain sanitary conditions around dumpsters, keeping doors and lids of dumpsters closed.

  • Performs all cleaning duties as assigned by Cook/Dining Room Supervisor and/or Food Service Director

  • Assists in receiving deliveries, ensuring rotation of stock when putting items away

  • Handles and stores all cleaning supplies properly. Restocks cleaning items as needed

  • May be required to assist in Resident evacuation from the Residence during an emergency

  • All other duties as assigned by supervisor

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