Dishwasher

 Dublin Post Acute – Dublin, Ohio

Dublin Post Acute is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Dishwasher to join our Dietary Department. The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen while supporting the dietary team and ensuring proper food-service procedures are followed.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate the commercial dishwasher according to facility procedures.
• Check and record the chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of each shift.
• Monitor water temperatures throughout dishwashing cycles.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the dishwashing area.
• Clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and kitchen equipment.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain kitchen floors.
• Carry out trash and garbage and maintain proper waste disposal.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks as directed.
• Put groceries and supplies away in a safe, orderly, and sanitary manner.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition throughout the shift.
• Assist cooks and the Dietary Supervisor as needed.
• Support the dietary team with additional duties as assigned.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training as required.
• Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, dietary, or dishwasher experience is preferred but not required.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and respect when interacting with residents, families, and staff.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.    

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures.  

Ability to read and follow recipes.    

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems.  

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands  

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.  Sitting occasionally.  Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently.  Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.  Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.    

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.