Dishwasher
Company : American House Senior Living Communities
Location : Sarasota, FL, 34233
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Dishwasher Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Culinary Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring a high quality, positive dining experience for our residents.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Dishwasher:
- Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults
- Training and experience in dietary/food service techniques.
Primary Responsibilities for Dishwasher:
- Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents.
- Works closely with the Culinary Director and other culinary staff.
- Cleans tables, washes dishes, and performs other general and assigned cleaning tasks.
- Loads and unloads materials, cleans equipment, and assists in all areas where assigned.
- Maintain proper water temperatures for dishwasher.
- Manage three sinks, keeping organization as a primary focus in order to clean dishes, pots, and pans properly.
- Maintain a clean work area; keep trash at an acceptable level and remove it when necessary.
- Assists with event set-up and tear-down as directed.
- Assists in other operations as needed; other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director and/or Executive Director.
Company Overview
Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, dishwasher positions at American House Senior Living Communities require interacting with a senior resident community, emphasizing respectful communication and compassionate service, making it unique compared to typical restaurant dishwasher roles.
Dishwashers here contribute directly to residents’ wellbeing by maintaining cleanliness and supporting meal services in a senior living environment, which demands patience, teamwork with culinary staff, and a focus on hygiene tailored to older adults’ needs.
Applicants benefit from strong communication abilities, understanding dietary service protocols, and compassion for elderly residents, which are crucial for ensuring a positive dining atmosphere in senior housing like American House Senior Living Communities.
Sarasota’s hospitality and senior care sectors often require weekend and varied shift coverage, so dishwasher positions, including those at American House, commonly include weekend duties and possibly part-time or full-time schedules.
Dishwasher salaries in Sarasota typically range from $11 to $14 per hour, influenced by experience and employer type. Senior living communities may offer competitive wages alongside benefits, reflecting the specialized environment.
Demand for dishwashers in Sarasota’s senior living facilities like American House is steady due to ongoing care needs for residents, often providing more stable employment compared to seasonal restaurant dishwasher roles.
Maintaining strict hygiene standards, managing multiple sinks efficiently, and adapting to the dietary needs of seniors are key challenges, alongside teamwork with culinary staff to ensure a smooth dining experience for residents.
Dishwashers assist with event setup and cleanup, supporting special dining occasions for residents, which adds variety to their tasks beyond standard kitchen cleaning and requires coordination with the culinary and executive directors.
While the dishwasher role is entry-level, consistent performance and familiarity with dietary services can open pathways to culinary assistant roles or other positions within the senior living community’s food service department.