Dishwasher-DISHES

Forefront Healthcare; Erie (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and safety in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include washing dishes, setting up dining areas, and assisting with meal service while following established safety and infection control procedures.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to read and follow diet orders and tray cards, and a willingness to work flexible hours in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English and understand diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments.
• Numerical ability for recipe preparation and measuring cleaning agents.
• Basic Food Preparation Knowledge.
• Sanitation and Safety practices, gloves required.
• Thoroughness in handling soiled dishes and cleaning areas.
• Time management with flexibility for schedule.

Responsibilities

• Wash and store dishes; clean dining and kitchen areas.
• Set up dining room and serve meals to residents.
• Assist in arranging trays and loading food carts.
• Follow cleaning schedules and departmental policies.
• Adhere to HIPAA, safety, and infection control procedures.

Skills

English literacy

Time management

Sanitation

Safety practices

Job description

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you are looking for flexible work and a meaningful role, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values respect, teamwork, and reliability
• Flexible Scheduling: Schedules designed to support work-life balance
• Meaningful Work: Make a positive impact in a healthcare environment every day

Pay Rate: $14.00

The Dishwasher performs designated work and cleaning routines for the culinary department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring resident safety.

• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attend department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures specific to the assigned work account.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Sweep, mop, and take out the trash.
• Keep all areas, inside and outside in dining areas free of debris
• Follow established reporting procedures for all supply and equipment needs.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Follow defined Infection Control procedures.
• Understand the facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the job.
• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the GM or designee.

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English and understand diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments.
• Numerical ability is necessary for recipe preparation (should this be included) and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals
• Basic Food Preparation Knowledge (should this be included?)
• Sanitation and Safety Practices, (use of gloves while handling dishes required---added)
• Thoroughness at handling soiled dishes, serving trays, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work areas.
• Time Management with the ability to and willingness to work flexible hours.