Food Service Dishwasher

Riverside Hospital • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

The Food Services Dishwasher is responsible for all sanitation and inventory stock duties according to regulatory standards and Food & Nutrition policy/procedure. Ensures a neat, clean and safe work environment is maintained. Follows proper body mechanics and can demonstrate knowledge and competency in the proper use of all cleaning chemicals and supplies.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year Food Service Experience

Responsibilities

• Ensures all service ware are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each meal and in a timely manner so as to prevent a delay in tray line and cafeteria service.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in the ability to properly utilize the dish machine and three-compartment sink.
• Competently completes the proper setup, breakdown, and cleaning of dish machine and other kitchen equipment according to Food & Nutrition Services policy/procedure.
• Handles service ware with care to minimize loss and damage/breakage, immediately removing any damaged service ware from service and alerting management before discarding.
• Accurately documents dish machine temperatures (and pot sink sanitizing temperatures/sanitizing logs) to ensure proof that the dishes and utensils have been cleaned and sanitized at the proper temperature and alerts management when temperatures fall below regulatory standards.
• Delivers patient trays to nursing units within established time limits so there will be minimal temperature loss and patients will be fed at required times.
• Demonstrates flexibility and reliability when meeting the needs of the customer.
• Demonstrates the ability to use time effectively and during periods of heavy workload, is able to aid other workers in the completion of their work.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with patients and patient families so that patients and their families perceive positive patient care from the hospital.
• Demonstrates positive communication with internal customers (physicians, team members, etc.).
• Demonstrates flexibility and reliability when meeting the needs of the customer.
• Follows FIFO (First In First Out) inventory practices, ensuring all products are rotated, labeled and dated, in a timely manner according to Food & Nutrition Services policy/procedure.
• Monitors temperatures and quality of food in food storage areas alerting management to any discrepancies.
• Ensure that no stock is left on the floor.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in the proper use of all cleaning chemicals and supplies ensuring chemicals dispensers are working properly and immediately alerting management when discrepancies are noticed.
• Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in accordance with regulatory standards and Food & Nutrition Services policies and procedures.
• Performs all cleaning duties in a timely, safe, and thorough manner in compliance with Infection Control Standards and Food & Nutrition policies and procedures.
• Ensures completion of all assigned cleaning tasks, as noted in job work flows and posted assignment sheets, prior to end of shift.
• Alerts supervisor/manager when unable to complete tasks as assigned
• Removes kitchen trash periodically throughout and prior to end of the shift, always maintains clean trash cans with lids and liners and (Retail areas where applicable).
• Sweeps and cleans floors as needed throughout the shift and thoroughly at the end of each shift.
• Utilizes wet floor signs during cleaning process.
• Ensures the dish machine and all floors are cleaned daily; trash is pulled and dumped prior to the end of shift to ensue proper sanitation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED