Dishwasher/Kitchen Support - FT - Benefits - Denver

We are seeking talented and team-oriented associates to join our luxury senior living community, Balfour at Riverfront Park, located in one of the trendiest areas of downtown Denver.  Here our residents enjoy piece-of-mind with a full continuum of services from independent living through assisted living and memory care accommodations, paired with our signature amenities and services. We are committed to a work environment of integrity, respect and a customer focus.  

Benefits eligible on first day of hire.   We offer an RTD EcoPass and breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Schedule: Full time - flexibility needed  

What will you do in this role: 

• Wash dishes as needed
• Daily cleaning and deep cleaning duties
• Take trash out as needed
• Breakdown dish machine, clean floor mats, and other kitchen closing duties
• Sweep and mop floors, including dish area, prep areas, dry storage, walk-in, and hallway
• Clean and organize mop sink and chemicals
• Assist with meal prep work
• Putting away and rotating stock 
• Check paper towel dispensers and fill as needed
• Clean and polish kitchen equipment, storage areas, walls and floors 
• Provide additional cleaning as requested by Executive Chef or Sous Chef

You have: 

• Must be able to follow directions written and spoken in English
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Must adhere to all policies and procedures for Balfour Senior Living and the dining service department
• Must be able and willing to help out within the entire department when we are shorthanded. This may include switching positions when asked to do so by your supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to push/pull 50 lbs. of resistance
• Ability to?stand, and/or walk for duration of shift 
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed 
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens 
• Balfour is a pet-friendly community; you may be exposed to animal hair and dander 

Why work for Balfour?

• Healthcare coverage for eligible employees working 32 or more hours per week (Full & 3/4 time status)
• Medical, dental and vision plan coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time for full and part time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Resident Referral Bonus Program

Health & Wellness Protocols: Interviews and training will take place in accordance with appropriate agency recommendations at the time. Currently, initial contacts will be virtual. At this time, applicants are requested not to visit Sales Center to submit applications or for interviews unless requested and scheduled in advance. 

Balfour Senior Living’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that COVID-19 can cause serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect an individual. Further, an individual who becomes infected with COVID-19 could spread the virus to friends, family, co-workers, residents and others around them. Therefore, in a effort to protect our associates and our residents, all Balfour Senior Living employees are required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment with our organization. Qualified exemption requests may be submitted to the human resources department for consideration. We are also able to assist eligible candidates in locating a vaccination site.

About Balfour Senior Living 

Founded in 1997, Balfour Senior Living has received national and international recognition for the quality of its exterior architecture and its elegant interior design marked by the use of a vibrant color palette and a diverse collection of fine art. With round-the-clock nursing coverage and an extensive activity program, Balfour’s quality of care and life enrichment programming makes the company a leader in the growing world of senior housing. Since the first community opened in Louisville, Colorado in 1999, Balfour has grown to include nine communities in the Denver Metro area and one in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From its inception, Balfour Senior Living has sought to be the most admired senior living company in the United States.

Balfour Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) complying with state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, or racial status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discharge, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, compensation, benefits, and training