Utility/Dishwasher

Utility Position

We consider many different factors to determine your compensation package at FSL. We assess your specific job family, level, relevant skills, experience, and other special trainings or accomplishments you bring to the position. Pay decisions are also guided by our financial means as well as analyzed against what others earn internally. We strive to pay competitively and offer market differentiated benefits and perquisites in line with our compensation philosophy. The salary range is a reflection of many similar like positions and your actual compensation may not be at the high or low end of the range but will be based on your unique skills and other criteria mentioned. FSL is committed to offering each individual an elevated employee experience through growth and learning opportunities in addition to an inclusive work culture coupled with other perquisites.

Position Summary

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the Utility position. Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. Keep the dishroom and equipment clean and organized.

Essential Job Functions

• Load, run, and unload dish machine.
• Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately.
• Monitor dish machine water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
• Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware.
• Keep dishroom clean and organized.
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
• Bag and haul dishroom trash and recycling to dumpster at designed times.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the Dining Services Management Team.

Other Job Functions

• Develops and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to exceed the needs of the residents.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Dining Services management team.
• Attends and participates in annual in-service training programs.

Safety and Sanitation

Washes pots and dishes, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.

Follows safety regulations and precautions at all times.

Follows established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks and follow proper hand washing procedure.

Ensures that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.

Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to your supervisor immediately.

Reports all accidents and incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.

Assists in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

Disposes of food and waste in accordance with established policies.

Reports missing or illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor.

Expectations of the Position

• Dependable, report to work on-time for every schedule shift (ready to work at beginning - start of shift) and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes personal and vacation.
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required by the position and/or approved by management.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a "friendly," hospitality-oriented, and service-oriented demeanor.
• Abide by work-related / job procedures and organization policies; (refer to the Employee Handbook).

Qualifications of the Position

• Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalence, or be in the process of obtaining one.
• Experience:
• Skills:
• Licenses / Certifications:

Conditions of Employment

• Work is performed in a clean, well lit, community setting.
• Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).

Physical Requirements

• Refer to attached Physical Requirements form.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Cloverwood.
• May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Residents or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Residents, visitors and team members during emergency situations.