Dishmachine Operator
About The Position
The Dishmachine Operator supports cafeteria and catering operations by cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, pots, pans, trays, equipment, and assigned work areas within specified time frames. The role operates and maintains dishwashing and kitchen equipment safely, follows food-handling, infection-control, and chemical-safety procedures, and records dishmachine temperatures and sanitizing-solution measurements. The position also helps with cross-training and performs other assigned duties. The work schedule is 11:45 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every other weekend. The work environment is indoors and includes both hot and cold areas. The role involves frequent standing and walking, handling loads up to 50 pounds, and exposure to blood and body fluids, skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp utensils.
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 work 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 cleaning schedules.
- Remove soiled trays and items from patient carts and 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 preparing menu items.
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely according to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Safely operate the three-compartment sink and record and monitor the 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
