DISHMACHINE OPERATOR

Methodist Health System; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in North Texas is seeking a cafeteria operations associate to support catering services and patient meals. You will assist new staff, clean and sanitize work areas, and follow safety and infection control guidelines.

The role requires ability to read, write and speak English, a high school diploma (preferred), and up to 6 months of restaurant or institutional experience. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to learn and apply food safety/handling standards.
• Able to learn infection control guidelines.
• Able to learn knowledge of therapeutic diets and food consistency modifications.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• 6 months of restaurant/institutional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in cafeteria operations and catering services.
• Assist new employees and co-workers with cross training.
• Cleans and sanitizes assigned work areas and equipment as per cleaning schedules.
• Removes soiled trays/items from patient carts; cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, pots & pans within specified time frame.
• Safely and correctly assembles, operates, and disassembles the dishmachine and records temperatures.
• Safely and correctly assembles, operates, disassembles kitchen equipment used in preparation of menu items.
• Safely handles cleaning chemicals as described in MSDS.
• Operates 3-compartment sink, records and monitors sanitizing solution.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floor, dry storage area and walk-in refrigerators; washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils, pots & pans within time frame.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow oral and written instructions

Read, write and speak English

Food safety handling

Infection control guidelines

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Dishmachine operation

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

High school Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MSDS knowledge

Job description

Hours of Work :

11:45am to 8:15 pm

Days Of Week :

M-F, every other weekend

Work Shift :

8X5 Night (United States of America)

Job Description :

Not Applicable
Education
High school Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)
Related Work Experience and Other Skills
Able to follow oral and written instructions
Able to learn and apply basic mathematic skills to convert weights and measures
Able to learn and apply food safety/handling standards
Able to learn and apply infection control guidelines
Able to learn and apply knowledge of therapeutic diets and food consistency modifications
Able to read, write and speak English
Work Experience: 6 months of restaurant/institutional establishments preferred
Department Specific Competencies (Clinical Only)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
General Activity: Standing Stationary: 2/3 or more of time
General Activity: Talk: Up to 1/3 of time
General Activity: Walking: 2/3 or more
Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Category III
Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Skin Irritants
Hazardous Conditions: Use of Electrical Equipment
Hazardous Conditions: Use of Sharp Utensils
Motion: Bend: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
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Motion: Carry: Up to 50 lbs.: 2/3 or more of time
Motion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Lift: Up to 50 lbs.: 2/3 or more of time
Motion: Push/Pull: Up to 50 lbs.: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
Motion: Reach: 2/3 or more of time
Sensory Demands: Hearing Normal Noise Level
Sensory Demands: Normal Sense of Smell
Sensory Demands: Vision Essential
Use of hands to finger, handle or feel: 2/3 or more of time
Work Environment: Works in Cold Environment
Work Environment: Works in Hot Environment
Work Environment: Works Indoors

Job Roles
Able to perform duties in cafeteria operations and catering services -
Assists new employees and co-workers with cross training -
Cleans and sanitizes assigned work areas and equipment as per daily, weekly,
monthly cleaning schedules

Removes soiled trays/items from patient carts; cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils,
pots & pans, etc within specified time frame

Safely and correctly assembles, operates, and disassembles the dishmachine (for
cleaning), records dishmachine temperatures

Safely and correctly assembles, operates, disassembles kitchen equipment used in
preparation of menu items

Safely and correctly handles cleaning chemicals as described in MSDS (Material
Safety Data Sheets)

Safely and correctly operates 3-compartment sink, records and monitors sanitizing
solution

Sweeps and mops kitchen floor, dry storage area and walk-in refrigerators -
Wash and sanitize cafeteria and catering dishes, utensils, pots & pans, etc within
specified time frame

z-Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including:

• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence

• Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)

• Top 10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer (2023)

With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow.