DISHMACHINE OPERATOR

Methodist Health System • Mansfield, TX

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About The Position

The Dishmachine Operator supports cafeteria and catering operations by cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, pots, pans, work areas, and equipment. The role includes removing soiled items from patient carts, operating dishwashing and kitchen equipment safely, monitoring sanitation processes, and maintaining clean kitchen, storage, and refrigerator areas. The operator follows food safety, infection control, and chemical-handling guidelines and may assist coworkers with cross-training. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to learn and apply basic mathematics to convert weights and measures.
• Able to learn and apply food safety and handling standards.
• Able to learn and apply infection control guidelines.
• Able to learn and apply knowledge of therapeutic diets and food consistency modifications.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in restaurant or institutional establishments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in cafeteria operations and catering services.
• Assist new employees and coworkers with cross-training.
• Clean and sanitize assigned work areas and equipment according to daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
• Remove soiled trays and items from patient carts; clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, and pans within specified time frames.
• Safely assemble, operate, and disassemble the dishmachine for cleaning, and record dishmachine temperatures.
• Safely assemble, operate, and disassemble kitchen equipment used in food preparation.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and correctly according to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Safely operate the three-compartment sink and record and monitor sanitizing solution.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen floor, dry storage area, and walk-in refrigerators.
• Wash and sanitize cafeteria and catering dishes, utensils, pots, and pans within specified time frames.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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