Dishwasher

The Dishwasher is responsible for ensuring that dishes and utensils are returned to kitchen, cleansed, sanitized and properly stored. Performs a variety of duties in and around the kitchen. This position is at a WellQuest Living community. Reports to: Culinary Services Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, 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 an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

1. Transport all dishes to the kitchen following meal preparation and meal times.
2. Prepare dish room/area.
3. Clear, wash and sanitize dishes and utensils.
4. Return dishes and utensils to appropriate storage areas.
5. Break down kitchen for clean up.
6. Perform sanitation clean up of dish room, kitchen, dining areas, steam tables, range hoods, sinks, and drains. Empties trash.
7. Complete general cleanup of dish room, kitchen and dining areas.
8. Make resident satisfaction the number one priority.
9. Serves residents in dining room(s), as needed.
10. Cooperate to get work done.
11. Flexible with daily schedule.
12. Follow standards for time and attendance.
13. Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families and visitors.
14. Provide support to community's marketing efforts through positive/friendly interaction during all property tours and telephone contact with the public, and as directed by a supervisor.
15. Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.

1. Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.
2. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
3. Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
4. Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Food Service Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:


Ability to understand English.


Experience:


Experience with requirements for dish cleansing and sanitation


preferred. Experience in the food service industry preferred.


Mathematical


Skills:


Ability to make simple mathematical calculations.


Reasoning Skills:


Knows, understands and can follow facility fire plan, disaster plan, and safety procedures. Ability to make independent


decisions and work without supervision.


Oral/Written Communication Skills:


Ability to follow written and oral directions. Ability to interact tactfully with staff.


Equipment:


Standard commercial dishwashing equipment.


Physical Effort:


Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test result not more than 6 months


prior or seven (7) days after employment.


Personal Characteristics:


Demonstrates an awareness and concern for resident safety at all times. Displays sincere compassion towards older adults.


Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.


Working Conditions:


Well-lighted, air-conditioned commercial kitchen environment in a health care setting.


Frequent exposure to soiled dishes and utensils; detergent; and water.


Ability to withstand extremes of heat and cold; odors from food preparation.


Other:


(As required by Title 22)


Employee must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community.