<p>At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!</p> <p>We offer:</p> <ul> <li>A comprehensive benefits package including health, 403b retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage. </li><li>Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! Plus, you'll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program. </li><li>Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount. </li><li>Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement </li></ul> <p>The Sanitation Assistant is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dishwashing area, including china, silverware, floors and equipment while upholding the department's stated policies and expectations regarding customer service.</p> <p>Shift(s):</p> <p>Variable</p> <p>Full Time</p> <p>*</p> <p>MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Operate a dish machine to wash dishes, glasses, cups, trays, silverware and food service equipment </li><li>Set up and clean dish machine area; check temperatures and soap dispensing levels </li><li>Store clean and dry equipment and utensils </li><li>Assist in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition </li><li>Attend trainings and in-services to meet state regulations and personal and professional standards and expectations </li><li>Empty garbage to dump site and maintain dumpster area </li><li>Sweep and mop floors </li><li>Additional duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>EQUIPMENT:</p> <ul> <li>Phone </li><li>Mop, broom and required cleaning equipment </li><li>Dishwasher </li><li>Pot Washer </li><li>Chemical dispensing equipment </li><li>Hose </li><li>Squeegee </li><li>Deck Brush </li><li>Floor Scrubber </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance </li><li>Ability to stand for long periods of time </li><li>Ability to stand, stoop and bend for up to 8 hours </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to read and understand written and verbal communication </li><li>Understand state, federal and local sanitation policies and procedures and all regulations that apply to our licensed community </li></ul> <p>DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of long-term care environment </li><li>Desire to please others </li><li>Dining or restaurant experience </li><li>Customer service experience </li></ul> <p>DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or Equivalency </li><li>Six months of restaurant or sanitation experience </li><li>Customer service and/or hospitality service training </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:</p> <ul> <li>Continually raise quality of work by self and others </li><li>Work effectively with all levels of staff </li><li>Treat residents, staff and guests with respect </li><li>Effectively use non-verbal communication techniques </li><li>Respond positively to constructive suggestions </li><li>Promote cooperation among team members </li><li>Is available, visible and accessible to internal customers </li><li>Monitor on-going customer satisfaction </li><li>Develop effective partnerships with customers </li><li>Communicate in an open and candid manner </li><li>Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check </li></ul>