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UHS•Amarillo, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position Summary: The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils. NWTHS may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ, depending on business necessities and client requirements. Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
Ability to remain calm under stress.
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
Significant walking or other means of mobility.
Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Washes dishes and pots by hand or places them in a dishwashing machine.
Washes work tables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks.
Sweeps, mops, cleans and vacuums floors.
Removes trash and garbage to designated areas.
Transfers supplies and equipment within and between storage and work areas such as pantry and dish room.
Cleans equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards.
Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
Complies with all NWTHS policies and procedures.
Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.