Food Services Porter - Riley - Part Time

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Riley Children’s Health in Indianapolis’ Riley Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Dishwasher to support the food service team. The role focuses on washing dishes with a large dish machine and a three-compartment sink, and transporting carts from patient floors to the dish area.

This position requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 80% of the time, and wearing protective gear. It offers weekend/holiday rotation and is essential to maintaining a clean, safe cafeteria environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain both commercial dishwashing equipment and a three-compartment sink to effectively clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, and utensils.
• Collect soiled carts and meal service items from patient care units and transport them to the dish room for cleaning and processing.
• Remove and dispose of waste throughout the cafeteria and food service areas to support a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food safety

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

Location: Riley Children's Hospital

Hours: 24 hrs/wk - 6am-2:30pm and 12:30pm-9pm with every other weekend and holiday rotation

Job Summary

This position will mainly wash dishes through a large dish machine and a 3-compartment sink, pick up dirty carts from patient floors and bring down to dish area to wash and take out trash in all areas of the cafeteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain both commercial dishwashing equipment and a three-compartment sink to effectively clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, and utensils.
• Collect soiled carts and meal service items from patient care units and transport them to the dish room for cleaning and processing.
• Remove and dispose of waste throughout the cafeteria and food service areas to support a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is preferred.
• No experience is 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.