Dish Room Attendant

Greenfield-Central Cmty School District•Greenfield, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dish Room Attendant is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen smallwares and the kitchen's dish machine. This role involves preparing and monitoring the dish machine, pre-cleaning dishes, ensuring proper drying and storage, cleaning the dish room and machine daily, and performing routine maintenance. The attendant must also manage trash removal, report equipment issues, understand sanitation protocols, and assist with inventory and other kitchen duties as needed. Adherence to district policies, HACCP guidelines, and knowledge of school nutrition programs are essential.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Ability to carry 40 lbs.
Ability to work in various temperature environments.
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
Regular attendance is expected.
Demonstrates skill and proficiency in carrying out assigned tasks and prioritizing workload.
React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
Self accountability for assigned responsibilities; sees tasks through to completion.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Operation and care of kitchen equipment and utensils
Food storage methods
Basic arithmetic (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Customer Service experience
Annual school safety training per district guidelines.
Annual Civil Rights training per Federal Child Nutrition guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One year of food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare the machine for usage and monitor water temperatures, chemicals, and rinse levels.
Remove as much food from the dishes as possible, utilizing methods such as soaking, scouring, scraping, brushing, etc, before washing via the dish machine.
Follow all protocols regarding food disposal in appropriate methods.
Allow clean dishes to air dry and put clean dishes away in their proper place.
Clean dish machine and dish room area properly at the end of each day.
Delime the dish machine according to the Kitchen Manager's schedule for routine maintenance.
Record the dish machine temperature daily and alert the Kitchen Manager if the temperatures are outside the acceptable range.
Remove all trash from the dish room area and take to outdoor trash receptacles.
Report any mechanical problems or concerns to the Kitchen Manager as soon as they occur.
Be knowledgeable on how to prepare the 3-compartment sink and how to test sanitizer levels.
Sweep and mop the dish room at the end of each day.
Work in partnership with the Kitchen Manager regarding supply item inventory, including disposables and chemicals to order or that are in excess.
Assist with the dining room attendants duties as needed.
Assist with food preparation as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
Observe district policies at all times.
Remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace.
Maintain proper sanitary and safety practices per HACCP guidelines.
Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques to improve work methods.
Must have knowledge of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.
Inform Kitchen Manager of inferior product quality and products not meeting specifications.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.