Dishwasher​/Kitchen Assistant

Wake Robin prides itself on being one of the best places to work, especially within the healthcare and hospitality sectors. The mutual respect among staff at Wake Robin – and between residents and staff – is the foundation of our success as a Life Plan Community. Staff share a belief in the dignity and worth of each individual, and in every aspect of community life.

Wake Robin believes in supporting a livable wage for all Vermonters. Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wake Robin, Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community, is a great place to begin your career in the culinary arts. We provide a fine dining experience with a focus on farm-to-plate freshness, and a work environment that is hard to find in the restaurant industry.

Location: Shelburne, VT

Job : 329

# of Openings: 1

Successful candidates should demonstrate experience with a variety of services in the kitchen area such as dishwashing, basic food prep, linen prep, food storage, general kitchen cleaning as assigned, and attention to the quality of food, consistency, quality, and delivery.

We work from scratch, not from a box. Over 40% of our produce is local/organic. Innovative on-site protein butchering and smoking. Manageable schedule ending in early evening. Superb kitchen facilities with excellent benefits.

Pay starts at $18.25 per hour, increases depending on experience. Starting salary is determined based on candidate's experience, education, and relevant skills as well as internal equity considerations.

Due to our vulnerable resident population, the COVID vaccine is highly recommended but not required.

The foundation of our success as a Life Care Community is the mutual respect among staff and between residents and staff. As employees, we do more than just work here — we uphold Wake Robin’s commitment to these values; the relationship between staff and residents is the hallmark of this community.

At Wake Robin, we want to support you in your career growth working with seniors. We offer flexible scheduling for those wishing to return to school and loan forgiveness programs, great benefits, a pristine working environment, and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. Community is critical; we stand by this, starting with the first phone call with you!

Staff members work together with humor and an appreciation for diversity. The biggest benefit of working here is getting to know Wake Robin’s residents and having the time and support to do good work on their behalf. Other important benefits include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• Paid time off
• Support for and highly encouraged work/personal life balance
• The use of community facilities, such as hiking trails, library, aquatic and fitness center
• Transportation support – financial assistance with car maintenance and gas discounts
• Wellbeing focus - $100 toward vision expenses, fitness reimbursement, personal loan assistance
• Consulting on housing, finances, transportation, day-care and legal services
• Refer a friend bonus – up to $1,500 per employee referral

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• 403b retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Support for and highly encouraged work/personal life balance
• The use of community facilities, such as hiking trails, library, aquatic and fitness center
• Transportation support – financial assistance with car maintenance and gas discounts
• Scholarship opportunities
• Wellbeing focus - Fitness reimbursement, personal loan assistance and up to $100 toward vision expenses
• Consulting on housing, finances, transportation, day-care and legal services
• Refer a friend bonus – up to $1,500 per employee referral

Wake Robin believes in supporting a livable wage for all Vermonters.

Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

“Wake Robin is a nurturing ecosystem where everybody wants you to thrive.”