Food Service Worker I (Dishwasher)

Confluence Health • Wenatchee, WA

293d • $16 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members. This job is primarily responsible for performing routine heavy cleaning of department floors, equipment and walk-in coolers/freezers. This includes maintaining appropriate stores of cleaning materials and related supplies. An incumbent also assists with the cleaning and storage of trayline, café and production small wares, pots and pans, and equipment. Equipment operation and handling of chemicals are performed in accordance with health and safety standards. Employees may receive incidental cross-training in other service areas.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain a Valid Department of Health Food Handler's permit issued by the State of Washington.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply documents such as procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and safety rules.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related work experience in the hospitality, retail or healthcare service fields, with strong customer service emphasis, is preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP food handling standards and guidelines, and industry standards relating to personal hygiene in a culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate inventories and par levels of chemicals, small wares and cleaning items for the assigned area.
• Disassembles, washes and stores small wares from patient trays and the café accumulator accurately per designated timelines.
• Operates dishroom and equipment to maintain clean department floors, walls and related surfaces.
• Washes, sanitizes and polishes department equipment in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team.
• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments as observed by supervisor.
• Maintains a 'clean as you go' work space.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Pool Differential
• Sick Leave
• Shift Differential
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED