Dishwasher

O'Connor Woods; Stockton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused kitchen is seeking a Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and assist with various tasks. Responsibilities include washing dishes, sanitizing, and maintaining compliance with health regulations. Candidates must be 18 or older, have a current Food Handlers certification, and complete comprehensive pre-employment testing. O'Connor Woods promotes a safe environment and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Prior dish washing experience is a plus.
• Must complete all pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the kitchen and dishwashing area clean and safe.
• Wash dishes and sanitize according to compliance standards.
• Assist with organizing and putting away orders as needed.
• Attend Department meetings and participate in special projects.

Skills

Kitchen safety practices

Dishwashing techniques

Chemical use knowledge

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Current Food Handlers certification

Job description

The dishwasher job entails general kitchen cleaning complaint with public health, regulatory compliance and company policy.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization’s strategic plan and the goals.

The Dishwasher reports direct to the Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains the kitchen and dishwashing area in a safe, sanitary manner consistent with public health requirements, regulatory compliance and company policy.
• Completes daily, weekly, monthly and all cleaning duty lists and/or manager expectations.
• Understand kitchen processes including storage areas, proper chemical use for washing and sanitizing dishes.
• Washes dishes, sanitizes, rinse and assures dishes are in proper storage areas.
• Cleans floors according to company process.
• Maintains a safe working environment.
• Assists with organizing, labeling and putting away orders as needed.
• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
• The ability to maintain business/professional boundaries with all staff, management and outside vendors.
• Maintains compliance with company policy.
• Responds to all verbal and written communication within 24 hours of receipt.
• Attends and participates in Department meetings.
• Assists with special projects as needed.
• Ensures the safety, health and welfare of staff and residents at all times.
• Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to staff and residents when needed.
• Acts as a positive role model and mentor for staff.
• Adheres to company policies and Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program Code of Conduct.
• Other duties as assigned from direct supervisor and/or department Director.

SAFETY, CORPORATE COMPLAINCE and ETHICS CODE OF CONDUCT

The employee will comply with and support the O’Connor Woods Safety program.

The employee will comply with and support the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program Code of Conduct.

Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a current Food Handlers certification (must be maintained current during active employment).

Training and Experience

• Prior dish washing experience is a PLUS, however, we are willing to train.

The final candidate must successfully pass O'Connor Woods post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.

O'Connor Woods is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.