Dishwasher

Highlands on the East Side•Providence, RI

16d

About The Position

Department : Food Services Reports To : Director of Food Services Status : Non-exempt Hours: Full Time & Part Time Shifts Job Summary Responsible for maintaining the kitchen and dining areas in a clean and orderly condition. Washes, cleans, sanitizes and stores all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and other equipment used to operate the kitchen and dining room areas. Cleans floors, equipment and other areas as assigned.

Requirements

Must be trained and experienced in Food Service Sanitation as it relates to the proper cleaning and sanitation of kitchen appliances and dishware.
Builds positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers and residents
Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service
Able to handle multiple jobs and priorities
Accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff
Share job knowledge or resident information with others as needed
Give and welcome feedback
Must have submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
Must provide a medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and annually thereafter.
Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.
Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.
Physically able to stand and to work for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
Work closely with the Food Service Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
Wash and store all dishes and equipment in accordance with policy and procedures.
Maintain dish room area in a neat, clean and sanitary manner.
Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
Maintain dish machine after each meal by thoroughly cleaning and maintaining sanitizing temperatures and parts per million levels.
Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
Assist cooks and wait staff as requested.
Adheres to standard food safety practices.
Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
Perform other duties as assigned.