Hospital Dishroom & Sanitation Technician

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia, is seeking a Food Services Dishwasher to maintain sanitation and inventory compliance in a hospital kitchen. You will ensure clean service ware, proper dish machine operation, and timely delivery of patient trays to nursing units.

The role requires adherence to FIFO practices and safe chemical handling, with a VA Food Handler card obtained within 30 days. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability during busy periods, and maintaining infection

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year food service experience preferred.
• Food Handler card required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize all service ware after each meal and keep dish machine and sink area clean and organized.
• Deliver patient trays to nursing units within established time frames to minimize temperature loss.
• Maintain FIFO inventory, rotate, label and date products, and monitor temperatures in storage areas.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and verify proper use of equipment, reporting discrepancies to management.
• Support other staff during peak periods to ensure timely meal service and patient care.

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia, is seeking a Food Services Dishwasher to maintain sanitation and inventory compliance in a hospital kitchen. You will ensure clean service ware, proper dish machine operation, and timely delivery of patient trays to nursing units.

The role requires adherence to FIFO practices and safe chemical handling, with a VA Food Handler card obtained within 30 days. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability during busy periods, and maintaining infection