Dishwasher

Discovery Behavioral Health•Del Mar, CA

19h•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Technician performs essential job functions including dishwashing, serving, food preparation, and janitorial duties. This role is responsible for providing exemplary customer service and ensuring patients have a pleasant dining experience. Duties are assigned at the discretion of the dietary department manager.

Requirements

Graduated from High School OR completed a GED OR Previous work-related experience
Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Follow all food safety and physical safety guidelines.
Ensure sharps are counted and locked in partnership with Dietary Leadership.
Adhere to all kitchen, dining room, and HACCP procedures.
Run test cycle prior to starting dishes to ensure proper temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit on wash and rinse cycles.
Check sanitizer strength utilizing a test strip.
Log the temperature at least 3x daily and compare PH levels.
Bus tables after meals in the dining room and surrounding areas.
Wash dishes, pots, pans, and any other items after meals and during meal preparation.
Set up tables for the next service.
Clean dish area, serving areas, tables, floors, and all areas within the dietary responsibility.
Empty trash and place new bags during and at the end of the shift.
Maintain a clean work area following infection control procedures.
Attend to spills immediately and maintain floors throughout the shift.
Inspect clean items for cleanliness after they are dry and put them away for reuse.
Prep all meals as assigned.
Serve patients, staff, and guests during mealtime, keeping the service line stocked, clean, and organized.
Stock shelves, receive and arrange orders in correct storage areas.
Perform sandwich, salad, and baking production.
Prep all items according to recipes and specifications and in quantities and varieties as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Set up all serving areas, including dessert area, fruit/yogurt bar, salad bar, condiments, and drink stations, refilling/restocking and ensuring cleanliness throughout meal service.
Ensure all containers are stocked and readily available with dishes, trays, silverware, cups, and napkins.
Cover, date, refrigerate, and rotate all applicable foods.
Ensure proper food temperatures for service.
Prevent runouts of all food items by informing cooks ahead of time for items needed on the serving line.
Communicate when stock is running low on all items to the Dietary leader.
Set up special functions, deliver food items for functions, and clean up after functions when assigned.
Restock, clean, and serve in the cafeteria in between functions on assigned function days.