Dish room operator

AdventHealth; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO from Day One

403(b) plan

4 weeks parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Lenexa City Center is seeking a dedicated Dishroom Operator to support Food and Nutrition Services by ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and proper handling of patient trays and meal delivery equipment.

You will follow established safety standards, assist with tray line operations, and maintain a clean work environment in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.
• Safely operate dishwashing equipment and carts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and customers.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment and sanitize dishes, flatware, utensils, pots, pans, trays, and kitchen equipment.
• Prepare serviceware for cleaning by scraping, rinsing, and presoaking items.
• Deliver patient meal trays promptly and accurately.
• Transport meal carts and equipment to patient care areas.
• Maintain sanitation logs and monitor chemical concentrations.
• Restock dishes and utensils to designated storage locations.
• Support tray line operations and patient meal production as assigned.

Skills

Food safety procedures

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Foodservice equipment operation

Inventory management

Safety handling chemicals

Patient meal delivery

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing equipment operation

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Address: 16950 W 86TH ST

City: LENEXA

State: Kansas

Postal Code: 66219

Job Description:

Dishroom Operator – Full-Time

Location: AdventHealth Lenexa City Center

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Dishroom Operator supports Food and Nutrition Services operations by ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and proper handling of foodservice equipment, serviceware, patient trays, and meal delivery equipment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining food safety and sanitation standards while supporting patient meal service, tray line operations, and nourishment distribution. The Dishroom Operator helps ensure efficient, timely, and compliant foodservice operations by maintaining a clean and organized work environment and adhering to established safety and infection prevention standards.

Essential Functions

• Operates dishwashing equipment and utilizes approved cleaning and sanitizing procedures to properly clean dishes, flatware, utensils, pots, pans, trays, and kitchen equipment.

• Prepares serviceware and equipment for cleaning by scraping, rinsing, and presoaking items to remove food and debris prior to washing.

• Ensures all cleaned items meet established sanitation and quality standards before returning them to service.

• Delivers patient meal trays and late trays accurately and timely while following patient identification, confidentiality, and service standards.

• Transports meal carts, nourishment carts, and related foodservice equipment to and from patient care areas.

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of meal carts, nourishment carts, dishwashing equipment, and assigned work areas.

• Restocks clean dishes, flatware, trays, utensils, and serviceware to designated storage locations using proper handling procedures.

• Monitors dishroom sanitation logs, chemical concentrations, equipment performance, and cleaning schedules to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

• Maintains inventory of dishroom and cleaning supplies and communicates replenishment needs to leadership.

• Supports tray line operations and assists with patient meal production activities as assigned.

• Maintains compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, infection prevention practices, and departmental policies.

• Promotes a clean, safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow established food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.

• Ability to safely operate dishwashing equipment, carts, and foodservice equipment.

• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, and customers.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and sanitation products.

• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple operational needs.

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and transport meal carts and foodservice equipment safely.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Field of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• Food service, hospitality, healthcare, environmental services, or related experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Food Handler Certificate (FHC) preferred.

Additional Information

• Food Safety Handler Certificate preferred or required in accordance with applicable state regulations. This position requires standing, walking, lifting, pushing meal carts, and working in a fast-paced foodservice environment while maintaining high standards of sanitation, safety, and customer service.

Pay Range: $15.96 - $25.54

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.