Dishwasher / Dish Utility

Florida Presbyterian Homes, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Competitive hourly wage

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Westminster Communities in Lakeland, FL is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to perform dishwashing, pot washing and deep cleaning of surfaces and equipment. You will handle food transportation tasks, maintain sanitation logs and ensure safe handling of cleaning chemicals under supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic English communication skills and the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English; follow written and oral directions.
• Basic sanitation practices and use of cleaning chemicals; PPE usage.
• Six months or more experience in a high-volume dining environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware and pots & pans; assist cooks with pot washing.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen stations; trash removal.
• Maintain temperature and sanitation logs; ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Restock shelves for meal service of all wares; assist with inventory deliveries as needed.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by supervisor; weekend/holiday shifts may be required.

Skills

English literacy

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Florida Safe Staff certification or ability to obtain within 90 days

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

Why work for us?

• Competitive Hourly Wage, based on experience

• Paid Time Off Plan

• Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work

• Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First

• Warm and Friendly Work Environment
• Shift can vary and some weekend and holiday work required

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of duties including pot and pan washing, dish washing, trash removal, deep cleaning of surfaces and equipment, use of chemicals, recycling. Perform food transportation tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities. This is a part-time position.

• Maintain cleanliness of all dishes, glassware, flatware and cooking pots & pans. Assist cooks with pot washing.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen stations and surfaces including trash removal.
• Maintain temperature and sanitation logs to comply with established standards, procedures, guidelines and regulations.
• Restock shelves for meal service of all wares.
• Assist with stocking shelves at the inventory room and assist with unloading delivery trucks as needed.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Shift can vary and some weekend and holiday work required

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent desirable or eligibility to attain equivalent. Six months or more experience in a high volume dining environment. Understanding of basic sanitation practices including use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment.

Experience and Basic Knowledge: Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions. Florida Safe Staff certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The physical activities of this position involve: Balancing, Crouching, Manual Dexterity, Grasping, Walking, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Lifting up to 50 lbs, Reaching, Standing, and Stooping.

Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Speaking and Tasting

An individual in this position will be exposed to:

Inside/outside environmental conditions Bloodborne pathogens (low risk) Physical hazards, Respiratory pathogens. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https:/info.flclearinghouse.com/.

EOE, Drug Fee Workplace

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