Dishwasher

JEROME HOME•New Britain, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. As a Dishroom Attendant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. You will work under the Dining Director and cook on duty. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education.
On-the-job training provided.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever level they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of 50 pounds.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

Responsibilities

Work with the facility's dining director and/or dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Assist in serviced meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
Carry soiled utensils to proper storage areas.
Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
Wash and clean utensils as directed.
Keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
Wash and disinfect pots and pans in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Clean interior and exterior of dish machine according to established policies and procedures.
Restock cleaning supplies in the dish room.
Obtain food supplies for next meal as directed.
Perform dish washing/cleaning procedures.
Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
Ensure all dishes and utensils are properly cleaned.
Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dish washing area.
Assure that safety regulations are followed at all times by all personnel.
Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
Assure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
Report all accidents/incidents as established by facility policies.
Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
Follow daily cleaning assignments for dish room attendant.
Assure that equipment, utensils and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
Assist in inventorying and storing cleaning chemicals, supplies, etc., as necessary.
Ensure that equipment is operating properly.
Report any malfunctions immediately.
Become familiar with all aspects of the Resident's Bill of Rights and maintain compliance with all conditions listed.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
Report any resident complaints and grievances immediately to the Dining Director or the Dietary Supervisor on duty.
Make every attempt to meet resident's needs and expectations in a cheerful, courteous, service-oriented manner.
Assist in stocking in-coming food orders in the required location.