Morning Dish Washer

WVU Medicine

About The Position

This position performs a variety of fundamental food service duties, with assignments that may include patient tray-line meal assembly, dish room, utilities such as floors and trash, cafeteria service, and cold food production. The employee works as part of a team to provide high-quality food and service to patients and customers. A valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from the Monongalia County Health Department is required throughout employment. An employee who does not already hold a permit must obtain a temporary permit no later than the first Wednesday of employment and a permanent permit within one month of the start date, at the next available class. Before obtaining a temporary permit, the employee may not handle exposed food or food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils, but may be trained on tray delivery and complete general department orientation. This is a 40-hour-per-week, first-shift position with rotating weekends and holidays. Shift times vary: early shift is 3:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., main shift is 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., and late shift is listed as 7:00 a.m.–33:00 p.m. The work may take place in hot, cold, or wet areas and may involve noise, deadline pressure, customer interaction, and cleaning and dishwashing chemicals. The employee must be able to understand written and oral communication. Physical requirements include standing for the entire shift, lifting up to 50 pounds, and pulling a fully loaded patient meal cart of approximately 250 pounds.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Monongalia County Health Department Food Service Worker Permit throughout employment. If not already held, obtain a temporary permit no later than the first Wednesday of employment and a permanent permit within one month of the start date, at the next available class.
Before obtaining a temporary Food Service Worker Permit, may not handle exposed food or any food-contact surface, equipment, or utensil.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and pull a fully loaded patient meal cart weighing approximately 250 pounds.
Ability to stand for the entire shift.
Ability to work effectively in a noisy setting and under deadline pressures.
Ability to understand written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare assigned work areas for operation.
Prepare sanitizing solution, maintain its strength throughout the shift, and change it as needed.
Set up, restock, clean, and organize assigned areas, maintaining a clean and organized appearance.
Gather utensils according to correct portions.
Produce and maintain quality food and beverage products; prepare attractive and appetizing foods using quality ingredients.
Prepare products on time and keep them fresh throughout service without producing excess, using batch production.
Use leftovers according to the first-in, first-out method; follow the menu cycle and standardized recipes; and portion food correctly.
Provide quality service to support customer and patient satisfaction; greet customers, take orders politely, and serve efficiently while remaining focused on the customer.
Know food ingredients and allergens, and ask a cook or manager when unsure.
Address customer complaints professionally and seek management assistance when needed.
Promptly remove trash from service areas and clean spills, posting appropriate caution signage.
Maintain attractive, clean, uncluttered, orderly work areas and displays, including signage, labels, and price stickers in retail areas.
Follow departmental sanitation, safety, and quality-control guidelines and use cleaning chemicals properly.
Record refrigerator, dish-machine, or other equipment temperatures as assigned; report malfunctioning equipment to facilities and management.
Properly operate, clean, and store assigned equipment; clean and sanitize work surfaces throughout the shift.
Properly store and label food items and chemicals.