Dishwasher - Hillcrest (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health is seeking a Dishwasher to join the Nutrition Service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment in Bozeman, MT. The role involves collecting, unloading, washing, and inspecting all dishes, and collaborating with team members to process soiled patient trays and maintain a clean, efficient workspace.

Essential duties include assisting with tray delivery, maintaining sanitation, stocking supplies, and adhering to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Prior work experience in food services or dishwashing desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient tray delivery and pickup.
• Record patient intakes accurately per procedures.
• Stock and organize food and supply within the department.
• Maintain, clean, and sanitize dish machines and dishrooms.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other containers.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job--it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.

Summary

The Dishwasher participates as a member of the Nutrition Service team collecting, unloading, washing, and inspecting all dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This work includes working as a team to process all soiled patient trays, dishes, pots, and pans from all areas of the department then putting all dishes in proper location and maintaining a clean and attractive work area.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• None: on the job training provided

Preferred

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior work experience in food services / dishwashing

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Development

• Participates in team meetings and process improvement activities.
• Met all competency assessment performance criteria within two (2) months of hire.

Food Preparation and Patient Experience

• Assists with patient tray delivery and pick up.
• Records patients 'Intakes' including nutrient-specific intakes accurately per established procedures.

Stock Management

• Participates in stocking and organizing food and supply within the department as assigned.

Sanitation and Hygiene

• Maintains, cleans, and sanitizes dish machines and dishrooms.
• Documents dishmachine water temperatures.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other containers and returns to appropriate location in the kitchen area.
• Adheres to food safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service.

Collaboration and Team Work

• Participates in and supports a positive team work environment.
• Supports the Nutrition Services team by training to perform additional duties that may include but are not limited to dishwashing, cleaning, stocking supplies, organizing storage and work areas, or assisting with salad preparation. At any time during a work shift, the employee may be assigned to perform other duties in order to meet patient, customer, and department needs.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly - 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Continuously): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Continuously): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Repeatedly): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Continuously): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Continuously): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Occasionally): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Repeatedly): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.