POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Dishwasher

REPORTS TO: Dietary Services Manager

DEPARTMENT:  Dietary

The primary responsibility of your job position is to operate a dish machine to wash dishes, glasses, cups, trays, silverware and food service equipment following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities.   You are entrusted to follow established policies and procedures as directed to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and cleans dish machine area

• Checks temperatures and soap dispensing levels 

• Stores clean equipment and utensils 

• Assists in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition 

• Empties garbage to dump site 

•  Sweeps and mops floors

• Lock and secure food and equipment 

• Clean all equipment in preparation for the next day 

• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas

• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

TALENT:

Relationship Building

Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm

Build relationships with all types of people

High energy and upbeat

Ability to foster teamwork

Client oriented

Executing

Ability to organize and prioritize 

Detail oriented and follow through

Self-starter and independent worker

Strategic Thinking

Solve problems effectively

Creative in coming up with options and solutions for efficiency

Influencing

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Google and Microsoft operating system platforms

• Administrative and clerical procedures; customer service

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education

• On-the-job training provided

JOB TRAINING: 

• How long it usually takes to completely perform this job when the incumbent has the minimum knowledge, skills, ability, work experience and/or education: up to 3 months

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas.  Atmosphere is warm for cooking

• Moves intermittently during working hours

• Is subject to frequent interruptions

• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances

• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc

• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors

• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs

• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc.throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants

• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

• Maintains a liaison with other department directors to adequately plan for food services/activities

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination

• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met

• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatable

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

OTHER:

• Classification: non-exempt

• Proof of COVID vaccination or qualifying exemption required