Responsibilities/Duties:
- Operate commercial dishwashing equipment properly and safely.
- Wash, sanitize, and restock clean dishes supplies and cookware to designated area.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, carts, dish room and break area.
- Mop floors as assigned in dish room and break area.
- Retrieve hospital meal carts from the Med-Surg unit and clean carts and dishware.
- Separate, handle, and dispose of food waste following hospital and safety protocols.
- Follow infection control and food safety standards.
- Report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to a supervisor.
- Disposes of garbage, recycling, and cardboard in appropriate manner and as needed.
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
- Practices proper handwashing techniques.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous dishwasher, food service, or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
Professional Skills & Expectations:
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policy
- Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized time system correctly
- Complies with all organizations policies
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Actively participates in the department's performance improvement activities, as requested
- Attention to cleanliness and detail
- Reliability and punctuality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and at times of stressful environment
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude
- Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps and the like
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Operating machinery and /or kitchen tools.
- Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly as required.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
- Tolerance for heat, moisture, and cleaning chemicals
- High temperatures
- Noisy environment