Dishwasher

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform assigned dietary service tasks using appropriate utensils, supplies, and equipment under the direction of the Dietary Manager.
• Assist with meal service activities, including trayline preparation, tray delivery and removal, dining room service, beverage service, and between-meal nourishment.
• Wash dishes, glassware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment; ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and orderly storage.
• Clean and maintain kitchen, dining, food storage, and supply areas according to facility schedules, including sweeping, mopping, and trash removal.
• Aid with receiving, storing, and rotating food and supplies.
• Report equipment needs, safety hazards, maintenance issues, and unsanitary conditions to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow established infection control, fire safety, disaster preparedness, and workplace safety procedures.
• Attend required staff meetings and in-service education programs.
• Perform duties efficiently to meet scheduled meal service timelines.
• Comply with resident rights, facility policies, and all applicable regulations.

Position Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; previous institutional dietary service experience preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Basic numerical ability for recipe preparation and accurate measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Good motor coordination and manual dexterity to perform tasks such as food preparation, tray service, dish handling, equipment operation, and work area cleaning.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including during emergency situations.
• Demonstrates patience, professionalism, and tolerance when interacting with staff, residents, and family members.