About the Role
Responsible for maintaining high cleaning procedure standards in assigned work area and for the careful treatment of all equipment and articles used in performing assigned duties.
Responsibilities
- Thoroughly cleans all assigned areas.
- Minimizes china breakage and flatware loss.
- Checks temperature gauges on dish machine and records on temperature log.
- Thoroughly cleans the dish room at the end of the shift.
- Cleans inside and outside of dish machine at the end of the shift.
- Puts away incoming supplies, rotating stock and ensuring labels are visible.
- Confers with supervisor regarding assignment questions.
- Willing to work unscheduled days during labor shortages.
- Runs late trays when assigned.
- Delivers and retrieves food carts.
- Washes pots, pans, and utensils when assigned.
- Performs other general duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Trains other personnel using the buddy system.
- Performs tasks as assigned per attached task analysis sheets.
- Uses correct chemicals and procedures for all cleaning and sanitizing assignments.
- Makes toast for breakfast.
- Unloads and washes carts.
- Operates dish machine.
- Pours coffee and hot water, and serves on tray line as needed.
- Posts menus on main boards in Dining Rooms.
- Demonstrates safety in work habits and personal conduct.
- Has working knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations and reports potential violations.
- Is familiar with Continuous Quality Improvement principles and participates as appropriate.
- Maintains the highest ethical standards regarding discretion and confidential information.
- Attends all annual mandatory educational programs.
- May be required to work hours beyond those normally scheduled to provide quality care.
- Work schedules may be subject to change based on department needs.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, speak, and follow directions, both written and verbal.
- Some previous kitchen experience is desirable.
- Must know how to clean various surfaces and kinds of equipment.
- Should have some knowledge and ability in handling equipment, simple food preparation, and service tasks.
- Should be familiar with proper procedures for washing pots, pans, and utensils.
- Must be familiar with the proper procedures necessary in running dish machine and garbage disposal.
- Stands, walks, bends, lifts, carries, and pushes when performing assigned duties.
Skills
- Cleaning
- Equipment maintenance
- Temperature monitoring
- Stock rotation
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Food preparation
- Food service
- Dishwashing
- Sanitation
- Safety procedures
- Corporate Compliance
- Continuous Quality Improvement
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Some experience desirable
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
About the Company
- Provides the highest quality care to patients and residents.
Equal Opportunity
- Category III. Tasks that do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. And Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.
