Dishwasher/Utility Person

Job Haines Home For Aged People; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Haines Home in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Dishwasher/Utility Person to support the dietary team and keep kitchen operations running smoothly. This role involves timely dishwashing, sanitation, and assisting with pantry and storage tasks under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor.

It is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour work week. Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and be able to read, write, and understand English; prior long-term care dietary

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; 10th grade education required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Experience in the dietary department of a long term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sanitize dishes and utensils for the Dietary department.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dietary storerooms as directed by the supervisor.
• Follow established procedures and safety guidelines to ensure resident well-being.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

EOE Statement JOB HAINES HOME IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. We shall make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a known disability or pregnancy-related condition, or those with sincerely-held religious beliefs, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship or would pose a direct threat of danger to the individual or others.

About the Organization

Job Haines Home

Facility Mission and Philosophy

The Job Haines Home is a non-profit, non-sectarian home for the purpose of providing care for elderly people while maintaining their sense of dignity and security. To provide 'relief of poor and aged persons of both sexes, who by sickness, casualty or other causes be rendered incapable of attending their usual occupation or calling.'* Quoted from the 1897 Certificate of Corporation

The philosophy of the Job Haines Home is to deliver services in such a way so as to provide a high quality of life for its residents by fostering the residents' right to exercise their independence, individual personal expression and choice. The management of the Home recognizes that individuals have special needs and strives to meet those needs while assuring that their dignity and respect are maintained at all times.

Category Dietary Aide

Description

DISHWASHER/UTILITY PERSON

Job Description

Status: Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Position Start date: 11/2/2026

Supervisor:

Food Service Supervisor

Qualifications

High school diploma preferred. Minimum of 10th grade education required. Previous experience in the Dietary department of a long term care facility preferred. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Requirements

Compliance with applicable health laws and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to Covid-19 and influenza vaccinations.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the timely and sanitary preparation of dishes and utensils (including pots and pans) for the Dietary department. This position is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and dietary storerooms as directed by the Food Service Supervisor.

Functions

• Ability to follow oral directions.
• Ability to follow written directions.
• Ability to maintain steady work pace to produce an adequate supply of clean kitchen utensils and dishes.
• Ability to scrape soiled dishes.
• Ability to place dishes into dish machine.
• Ability to operate an automated dish washing solution dispensing system.
• Ability to supervise travel of dishes through dish machine.
• Ability to sort clean dishes.
• Ability to transport dishes to storage area.
• Ability to clean work areas in accordance with established proceduers and to complete cleaning tasks as outlined inthe cleaning schedules or as assigned by Food Service Supervisor.
• Ability to assess problems and breakdowns in dishwashing machinery.
• Ability to attend in-service training programs for Dietary employees.
• Ability to observe all department and facility policies and procedures, including: infection control, sanitation, safety, personal hygeine, and uniform requirements.
• Ability to follow Residents' Rights policies at all times. This includes the ability to maintain the confidentiality of resident care information.
• Ability to come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to carry out assigned duties as directed by the Food Service Supervisor.
• Ability to complete forms and gather data in an accurate manner for submission to the Food Service Supervisor.
• Ability to report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Food Service Supervisor immediately.
• Ability to assist in inventorying food and supplies as required.
• Ability to recommend to the Food Service Supervisor any equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Ability to organize storerooms in an orderly fashion and to stock items according to the FIFO system.
• Ability to empty and clean garbage containers.
• Ability to deliver and pick up tray cart for the nursing unit.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aide of a mechanical device):

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that wil enable these senses to function adequately so tha the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must function independently, have flexibiloity, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds.

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Hiring Manager(s) Lisa A Alicea

Location Job Haines Home For Aged People

Open Date 10/5/2026

Position Dishwasher/Utility Person

Req Number DIE-26-00008

Shift Days

Position Requirements

Created By Lisa A Alicea

This position is currently accepting applications.