Culinary Assistant (Dishwasher) - Full Time

Tabitha Health Care Services • Grand Island, NE

280d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food and Nutrition Dishwasher is responsible for assisting the team in upholding cleaning and sanitary standards in the Tabitha kitchens. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha's LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha's Core Values. As a result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with, TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including instructions and labels.
• Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues.
• Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies, heavy workloads and changes in priorities.
• Physical stamina with the ability to perform duties while moving about the work area for the entire shift with few opportunities to sit down.
• Strength and stamina sufficient to frequently and continuously lift, push, pull, reach, squat, kneel, bend, carry, twist, pinch, grasp, climb stairs while carrying supplies.
• Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 32-pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment.
• At least age 16.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in sanitation work in health care or food preparation facility preferred.
• Prep/Cook Level Food Handler Permit required for Tabitha campuses in Lancaster County.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating dish machine to ensure dishes and silverware are cleaned and sanitized, dried and put away in a timely manner.
• Clean and sanitize pots and pans according to standard practice.
• Works with the team of servers and cooks to maintain a clean and orderly kitchen, storeroom, cold storage areas, hallways, and dock areas, completing cleaning checklists, as directed.
• Handle trash and sweep and mop kitchen floor.
• Performs work duties within the assigned work environment related to the position, as assigned by Tabitha, regardless of TEAMember preference.
• Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

Benefits

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
• Free on-site TEAMember clinic
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED