Dishwasher

Hopedale Medical Complex; Hopedale (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a dependable Dishwasher to join our Dietary team. This part-time role offers flexible evening shifts and exposure to healthcare environments.

You will clean dishes, assist with tray line prep, and learn duties performed by Dietary Servers and Cooks in a supportive hospital setting. Ideal for high school students seeking local, affordable work while gaining experience.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments in a professional and respectful manner.
• Basic oral and written English communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including assigned evening and rotating weekend shifts.
• Ability to follow dress code and food-service requirements.
• Good organizational skills and ability to complete tasks within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the dish station and follow HACCP policies and procedures while supporting meal service for patients, residents, and guests.
• Operate and maintain the dish machine and keep the dish room clean and organized.
• Presoak and clean silverware and other food-service items.
• Assist with tray line preparation, including napkins, wrapped silverware, trays, plate lids, and placemats.
• Stage meal trays and supplies for Dietary Servers on the tray line.
• Set up carts with ice water and iced tea.
• Sweep and mop floors and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Remove trash and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Assist with other Dietary Department duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn additional Dietary duties and responsibilities.

Skills

Effective communication

English proficiency

Math basics

Customer service

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Flexible schedule

Education

High school student status

Job description

Hopedale Medical Complex is looking for a dependable and motivated Dishwasher to join our Dietary team. This is a great part-time opportunity for high school students and others looking for flexible work while gaining valuable healthcare experience.

The Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning dishes, glasses, silverware, trays, and cooking supplies and maintaining a clean and organized dish room and dish machine. This position also provides an opportunity to learn about other areas of the Dietary Department and gain experience with duties performed by Dietary Servers and Cooks.

Schedule: Weekday evening shifts are typically 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekend shifts. The flexible PRN schedule may be a good fit for students balancing work and school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain the dish station and follow HACCP policies and procedures while supporting meal service for patients, residents, and guests.

Operate and maintain the dish machine and keep the dish room clean and organized.

Presoak and clean silverware and other food-service items.

Assist with tray line preparation, including napkins, wrapped silverware, trays, plate lids, and placemats.

Stage meal trays and supplies for Dietary Servers on the tray line.

Set up carts with ice water and iced tea.

Sweep and mop floors and maintain a clean and safe work area.

Remove trash and dispose of waste appropriately.

Assist with other Dietary Department duties as assigned.

Demonstrate a willingness to learn additional Dietary duties and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments in a professional and respectful manner.

Basic oral and written English communication skills.

Basic math skills.

Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.

Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including assigned evening and rotating weekend shifts.

Ability to follow dress code and food-service requirements.

Good organizational skills and ability to complete tasks within established timelines.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to push and pull delivery and food-service carts.

Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

Ability to work safely around hot foods, hot utensils, water, cleaning products, and potentially slippery surfaces.

Ability to maintain safe work practices throughout the shift.

Work is performed in a healthcare Dietary Department and kitchen environment serving patients, residents, guests, and employees. The position involves exposure to hot foods and equipment, water, cleaning products, and potentially wet or slippery floors. Employees are expected to follow all food-service, infection prevention, safety, and HACCP policies and procedures.

Background Check and Drug Screen

All HMC employees are required to successfully complete applicable federal and state background checks and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

HMC's drug screening process includes testing for substances prohibited under HMC policy, including cannabis (THC), consistent with applicable law and organizational requirements.

Hopedale Medical Complex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.