Steward/Dishwasher

Essential Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes dishes
• Collects carts with patient trays from hospital floors
• Cleans and disinfects assigned areas including dining areas using department cleaning procedures
• Uses cleaning chemicals properly according to Joint Commission and OSHA standards
• Understands procedures and properly disposes of infectious waste and trash
• Operates and maintains assigned equipment (e.g. commercial dishwasher) according to established procedures

Skills

• Cleaning
• Housekeeping
• Dishwashing
• Operate equipment
• Communicate clearly

Qualifications

• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day of work (required only in the states of Utah and Idaho)
• Demonstrates ability to read color coded labels and chemicals as well as following written and verbal directions
• Demonstrate ability to operate housekeeping equipment and dish machine (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs
• Occasional interaction with customers that requires employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items
• Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work
• Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work around dish machines and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals

Posting Specifics

Pay Rate: Based on Experience
Shift Details: Full-Time (40hrs/wk). 6am - 2:30pm or 12pm - 9:00pm

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

About the Role

Maintains the Culinary Department in a sanitary, safe, and clean condition that meets hospital, Health Department and Joint Commission standards.