Food Services Associate I/Dishwasher

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Lafayette, IN is seeking a dedicated kitchen/food service worker to support patient and staff meals in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will handle dishwashing, pot and pan cleaning, tray collection, and sanitation to ensure safe, timely service for patients, families, physicians, and team members.

The role requires physical stamina to stand, lift up to 80 lbs, climb ladders if needed, and adherence to health regulations.

Qualifications

• No experience required; prior food service experience is preferred.
• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to adhere to health regulations and safety requirements.
• Must wear protective equipment as required by environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 35–80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Gathering dirty trays and running dish plates through dishwasher.
• Washing pots and pans.
• Putting away clean dishes and maintaining a clean dish area.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and office floors.
• Pull trash from kitchen throughout the entire shift.
• Put clean dishes away in proper locations.
• Scrub cover base around kitchen and serving line.
• Prepares, plates, serves, and transports food and supplies to provide a high level of satisfaction for patients, family members, physicians, team members, and the public.
• Responsible for timely, accurate, and courteous service.
• Responsible for associated sanitation, cleaning, and infection control practices to ensure food safety.
• Operates a variety of food service and computer equipment.

Skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Sanitation practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3:00 pm

*Rotating weekends

**Occasional 11:30am-8:00pm; as business needs and shift coverage

WORK LOCATION

Arnett Hospital

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gathering dirty trays and running dish plates through dishwasher.
• Washing pots and pans.
• Putting away clean dishes and maintaining a clean dish area.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and office floors.
• Pull trash from kitchen throughout the entire shift.
• Put clean dishes away in proper locations.
• Scrub cover base around kitchen and serving line.
• Prepares, plates, serves, and transports food and supplies to provide a high level of satisfaction for patients, family members, physicians, team members, and the public.
• Responsible for timely, accurate, and courteous service.
• Responsible for associated sanitation, cleaning, and infection control practices to ensure food safety.
• Operates a variety of food service and computer equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• No experience required. Prior food service experience is preferred.
• Requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Requires adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Physical requirements to include reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.