Kitchen - Dishwasher - Part Time

Sweeping Corporation of America; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sweeping Corporation of America is hiring a part-time Dishwasher for Saturday and Sunday shifts, 11am–7:30pm, in Boise, Idaho. The role supports a joyful senior living community by keeping china, glassware and utensils clean and sanitary using both machine and manual methods.

The Dishwasher will operate the dishwashing area, assist in serving and plating as needed, and ensure infection control standards are followed. Reliability, English literacy, and weekend availability are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires basic understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation.
• Must read/write/speak English.
• Maintain Food Handler’s card and health standards.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible weekend schedule.

Responsibilities

• Runs dishwashing machine and maintains clean dish area.
• Assists in clearing and resetting counters or tables as needed.
• Delivers prompt and courteous service.
• Washes dishes and utensils, and stores them properly.
• Maintains logs for sanitizer and dish machine temperatures.
• Cleans spills and keeps kitchen floors dry and safe.
• Attends required meetings and trainings.

Skills

English literacy

Food Handler's card

Health & safety

Team communication

Reliability

Flexibility

CPR/First Aid

Background check

Independence

Attention to detail

Job description

Dishwasher - PT (fill-in if needed) Saturday/Sunday 11a-7:30p

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dishwasher helps create a joyful and vibrant community by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Is prompt and reliable in coming to work.
• Assists in clearing and resetting counters or tables at conclusion of each course.
• Assists residents to dining area if required.
• Delivers prompt and courteous service.
• Runs dishwashing machine. Sets up or breaks down dishwashing area.
• Maintains infection control standards, updates and inspects sanitizer and dish machine temperature logs.
• Cleans dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwasher or by hand. Places clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Sorts and rinses dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and places them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sorts and stacks clean dishes. Carries clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dishes before delivering.
• Changes dishwater in dish machine every two hours, or before washing glasses or tableware.
• Washes pots, pans and trays by hand.
• Assists cook in serving and plating out meals, as needed.
• Assists cook with food preparation, as needed.
• Wipes up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
• Sweeps/mops floors. Cleans and rolls/unrolls mats.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of various kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Maintains current Food Handler’s card.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Relates positively and communicates appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulation.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 30 pounds.