Dish Washer/Porter

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES • Fairborn, OH

5h

About The Position

Performs kitchen support activities including pot washing, dishwashing, general cleaning, and storing food and non-food supplies. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in the dish area, kitchen, cafeteria, and loading dock. The role supports Quest Food Management Services’ vision, values, and founding principles through daily actions and communication. It requires following sanitation and food safety procedures, maintaining cleaning schedules, and reporting to scheduled shifts on time in complete uniform.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions.
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements, including Food Handler certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous food service industry experience, particularly in schools or higher education.

Responsibilities

• Set up cutting boards, trash cans, mats, dish machines, and pot sinks.
• Organize pot shelves so like items are stored together and are easily accessible to kitchen staff.
• Wash soiled kitchen equipment, pots, pans, and small wares from daily kitchen production according to sanitation standards.
• Keep trash cans emptied as needed; break down cardboard boxes and place them in the recycling dumpster.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and pot room floors as needed to help prevent slipping accidents.
• Empty the dish machine and pot sink every two hours or as needed, and refill them with clean water and appropriate chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, pot room, dish machine, mop room, and storage areas; sweep and mop all areas at the end of each day and leave no dirty equipment for the next day.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning schedule tasks.
• Distribute and store clean pots, dishes, and utensils.
• Record sanitizing-solution concentrations in the dish machine and three-compartment sink.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Keep floor drains clean and free of dirt, grease, and trash.
• Follow Quest policies and food safety guidelines.
• Communicate and demonstrate Quest’s vision, values, and founding principles through daily actions.
• Report to scheduled shifts on time and in complete uniform.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible work opportunities.
• Training, development, and access to highly visible leadership to support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED