Kitchen Utility / Dishwasher

Part-Time & Full-Time | Starting at $17.01/hour | New Wage Scale | Pay Increases Based on Experience

A dependable job. A supportive team. A place where your work matters.

Looking for a kitchen job where you can work hard, be part of a team, and know that your work is appreciated?

LifeSpire of Virginia is looking for reliable Kitchen Utility Workers / Dishwashers to join our Dining Services team.

Starting pay is $17.01 per hour, with opportunities for higher starting pay based on relevant experience through our new wage scale.

This is an important role in our kitchen. Our utility team keeps dishes, equipment, floors, food carts, and work areas clean, safe, and ready for service. Your work helps our cooks and dining team serve our residents every day.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, staying busy, working with a team, and taking pride in doing a job well.

Why Join Our Team?

We know that great utility workers are essential to a successful dining operation—and we want you to stay.

That's why we're investing in our team with:

• Starting pay of $17.01/hour
• New wage scale with higher starting pay based on experience
• Opportunities to grow and increase your pay
• Part-time and full-time opportunities
• Supportive leadership
• A collaborative kitchen team
• Respectful work environment
• Consistent work and meaningful responsibilities
• Opportunity to learn other areas of Dining Services
• Amazing residents who appreciate the work you do

Full-Time Team Member Benefits

Full-time team members are eligible for:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 4.5% Employer Retirement Contribution
• HSA Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to Early Earned Wages
• Supportive Leadership
• Collaborative Teams

What You'll Do

As a Kitchen Utility Worker, you'll help keep our kitchen and dining operation running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Wash, sanitize, and put away dishes, pots, pans, utensils, food carts, and food preparation equipment.
• Keep the dish room clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, walls, floors, food carts, and other work areas.
• Sweep, mop, and foam kitchen floors as required.
• Clean and maintain floor mats.
• Empty kitchen garbage and trash and sanitize containers as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning of heavy kitchen equipment, including ovens and ranges.
• Transport food carts safely to satellite dining rooms throughout the community.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of food carts.
• Assist with setting up buffets, special events, and other dining functions.
• Provide support during buffets and special events by delivering trays, dishes, and supplies.
• Assist other members of the kitchen team when needed.
• Help move equipment, furniture, and supplies when necessary.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

You don't need years of restaurant experience to be successful.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and dependable.
• Comfortable being on their feet and staying active throughout the shift.
• Able to work at a steady pace in a busy kitchen environment.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks such as washing dishes and cleaning.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull supplies and equipment as required.
• Team-oriented and willing to help wherever needed.
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in cleanliness.
• Respectful toward coworkers and residents.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• Committed to showing up and doing a good job every shift.

Previous experience as a dishwasher, kitchen utility worker, steward, food service worker, restaurant worker, hotel kitchen employee, cafeteria worker, or similar position is helpful but not required.

This Is a Hands-On Job

This position is best suited for someone who enjoys staying busy and doesn't mind physical work.

You can expect to:

• Spend much of your shift standing and walking.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas.
• Move food carts and supplies.
• Work around water, cleaning products, heat, and normal kitchen noise.
• Work as part of a team during busy meal periods.

If you take pride in keeping things clean, organized, safe, and ready for the next shift, you'll play an important role on our team.

Grow With Us

We don't want this to be just another job.

Our Dining Services team offers opportunities to learn more about food service, kitchen operations, dining service, and senior living.

If you demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn, there may be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and develop new skills.

We value the people who keep our kitchens running—and we want good team members to build a career with us.

Why Your Work Matters

Every day, our residents depend on our Dining Services team for meals, connection, and a welcoming experience.

Clean dishes, sanitized equipment, stocked carts, and a clean kitchen may happen behind the scenes—but they are essential to providing excellent service.

Your work makes the entire dining team better.

At LifeSpire of Virginia, our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living. Our values of Faith, Servant Leadership, Stewardship, Integrity, Innovation, and Joy guide how we work together and serve our residents.

If you're looking for a stable kitchen position with competitive starting pay, a supportive team, and opportunities to grow, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today for our Kitchen Utility / Dishwasher position.

LifeSpire of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.