Dishwashing & Sanitation Aide – Food Service

Christiana Care Health Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health Services in Newark, DE is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to join our Food and Nutrition Services team. This role requires rotating shifts (6:30am-3pm, 7am-3:30pm, 10:30am-7pm, 3pm-9pm) and a focus on ware washing, sanitation, and safe handling of kitchen equipment.

You will operate dishwashing machines, monitor temperatures, clean and sanitize cookware, assist with waste management, and support department safety and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and followInstructions.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dishwashing machines and ware washing equipment.
• Monitor dish machine temperatures to ensure sanitation standards.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment using approved cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Test and monitor sanitizer pH levels in pot washing areas.
• Properly store clean pots, pans, and utensils.
• Follow established sanitation procedures and use of cleaning chemicals safely.
• Work with Food and Nutrition Services team to support department operations.
• Report unsafe conditions or safety concerns to supervisors.

Skills

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Team player

Sanitation knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Christiana Care Health Services in Newark, DE is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to join our Food and Nutrition Services team. This role requires rotating shifts (6:30am-3pm, 7am-3:30pm, 10:30am-7pm, 3pm-9pm) and a focus on ware washing, sanitation, and safe handling of kitchen equipment.

You will operate dishwashing machines, monitor temperatures, clean and sanitize cookware, assist with waste management, and support department safety and customer service standards.