Dishwasher/ Utility Aide

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove is seeking a dishwasher/utility aide to maintain a clean kitchen environment. This entry-level full-time position involves delivering food carts, cleaning dishes, and ensuring sanitation practices are followed. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to interact positively with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Previous dishwashing experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and returning food carts to dining areas.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the dish room and kitchen equipment.
• Ensuring high-quality service to residents and families.

Skills

Sanitation practices

Positive interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, a 217-bed skilled nursing center in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, is seeking a dishwasher/utility aide responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen environment. Key duties include:

1. Delivering and returning food carts to and from dining areas and dish rooms
2. Scraping food from dirty dishes and placing them on racks for washing
3. Pre-soaking dishes and containers as needed, segregating and disposing of trash properly
4. Maintaining cleanliness of the dish room and cleaning kitchen equipment
5. Ensuring residents and their families receive high-quality, compassionate service that respects individual needs and rights
6. Checking and storing deliveries appropriately

Job Requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
2. Ability to read, write, speak, and follow instructions in English
3. Previous dishwashing experience is helpful
4. Knowledge of sanitation practices related to dishwashing
5. Ability to positively interact with residents, staff, and the public

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities