Dishwasher, PRN

Hopedale Medical Complex; Hopedale (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMC Wellness Center membership

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a dependable Dishwasher to join our Dietary Services team. This role helps maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment while supporting meal service for patients, residents, visitors, and staff.

No prior experience is required—we're happy to train the right candidate! Typical weekday shifts vary, with rotating weekend shifts within a healthcare setting. This entry-level position offers growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• English communication skills required.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Able to work rotating weekends.
• Follow food safety, sanitation and infection prevention policies.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware, and kitchen utensils.
• Operate and maintain the dish machine according to established procedures.
• Keep the dish room clean, organized, and stocked throughout the shift.
• Follow all HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.
• Set up beverage carts with ice water and iced tea.
• Presoak, sort, and organize silverware for meal service.
• Assist with tray line preparation by stocking trays, napkins, wrapped silverware, lids, placemats, and menu cards.
• Stage meal trays for dietary staff during service.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and dish room floors.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist with additional kitchen and dietary duties as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff to ensure efficient meal service for patients and residents.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Dependable

Fast-paced environment

Time management

Willingness to learn

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a dependable, hardworking Dishwasher to join our Dietary Services team. This position plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment while supporting meal service for our patients, residents, visitors, and staff.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a supportive team in a healthcare setting. No prior experience is required—we're happy to train the right candidate!

HMC Offers

• HMC Wellness Center membership
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Position Summary

The Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment while maintaining the dish room in a clean and organized condition. This position supports daily food service operations and assists with other dietary duties as needed.

Typical weekday shifts vary, with rotating weekend shifts.

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware, and kitchen utensils.
• Operate and maintain the dish machine according to established procedures.
• Keep the dish room clean, organized, and stocked throughout the shift.
• Follow all HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.
• Set up beverage carts with ice water and iced tea.
• Presoak, sort, and organize silverware for meal service.
• Assist with tray line preparation by stocking trays, napkins, wrapped silverware, lids, placemats, and menu cards.
• Stage meal trays for dietary staff during service.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and dish room floors.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist with additional kitchen and dietary duties as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff to ensure efficient meal service for patients and residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including rotating weekends.
• Ability to follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention policies.

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 the essential functions.

• Constantly (67–100% of the time): Standing, walking, talking, hearing, near visual acuity, and use of hands and fingers for dishwashing, cleaning, and food service activities.
• Frequently (34–66% of the time): Reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, repetitive hand and wrist movements, and operating kitchen equipment.
• Occasionally (11–33% of the time): Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; moving supply carts and dish racks.
• Rarely (Less than 10% of the time): Climbing step stools or ladders to retrieve supplies.

Additional Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push and pull loaded dish carts and supply carts.
• Ability to work in a warm, humid kitchen environment with exposure to water, steam, cleaning chemicals, and slippery surfaces.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely operate commercial dishwashing equipment.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work is performed in a commercial healthcare kitchen with frequent exposure to hot equipment, steam, water, cleaning chemicals, food products, and wet or slippery floors. Employees are expected to follow all food safety, infection prevention, and workplace safety guidelines.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All Hopedale Medical Complex employees must successfully complete:

• Federal and State background check
• Drug and alcohol screening (including testing for legal and illegal substances, including cannabis/THC)