Dishwasher

Job Description

Job Description

172726 Dishwasher, Beverly, MA, 13-Week Contract
Sigma, Inc., is looking for a Dishwasher to work on-site within The Herrick House at Beth Israel Health Center in Beverly, MA.

Shift timings:, 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM 40 hours/week

Position Description:
Responsible for washing silverware, dishes, cooking utensils/appliances and cleaning kitchen and dining area. Operates the dishwasher, sweeps and mops floors, maintains food storage areas and refrigerator/freezer in a clean and orderly manner. Returns clean dishes and utensils to proper storage area.

Essential Job Functions: The employee must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation by The Herrick House without posing a direct threat to himself, herself or others.

Dish Area Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains dishwasher
• Responsible for daily chemical level testing and recording of water temperature
• Responsible for maintaining adequate level of dishwashing chemicals and equipment (i.e., mop head, broom)
• Removes trash from kitchen area to dumpster in a timely fashion and maintains trash area in a sanitary manner
• Maintains adequate inventory of clean dishes and utensils for meals
• Returns clean dishes and utensils to proper storage areas
• Assures that safety and sanitation regulations are followed at all times
• Maintains dishwashing area in a clean and orderly manner
• Assures all chinaware is stacked and handled properly and carefully to avoid breakage
• Performs similar and other related duties as required

Kitchen Area Responsibilities:

• Assists in storing of food and food supplies as needed
• Maintains food storage area in a clean and orderly manner
• Assists in food preparation as needed
• Responsible for mopping and sweeping of kitchen floors
• Cleans worktables, refrigerators/freezers and sinks
• Prepares employee meal trays as needed

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Requires the ability to maintain kitchen and dining areas, as well as all dishes, utensils and appliances in a clean and orderly manner.
• Knowledge of operating industrial size dishwasher and knowledge of sanitation standards is essential.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.