Kitchen Steward & Sanitation Expert

Lutheran Senior Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & PTO Sell-back

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Commuter support

Medical/Pharmacy

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a reliable Dishwashing Associate to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of china, glassware, and utensils in a kitchen setting. The role involves setup, washing by machine or hand, and ensuring items dry properly according to procedures.

Responsibilities include trash removal, floor cleaning, and deep cleaning as assigned. Prior commercial kitchen experience and the ability to follow instructions are preferred; Hepatitis A vaccination may be required for work in certain areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.
• Must have or be willing to receive a hepatitis A vaccine if working inside St. Louis County.

Responsibilities

• Set up or break down dishwashing area.
• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glasses, tableware, and other cooking utensils.
• Place rinsed items in racks to send through dishwashing machine.
• Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
• Sort and stack clean dishes.
• Allow dishes and other items to dry in accordance with established procedures.
• Carry clean dishes to storage Areas; rewash soiled items as needed.
• Notify manager if wash or rinse cycle falls below safety temperatures.
• Clean dish machine as instructed.
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
• Sweep/mop floors and conduct general cleaning as directed.
• Deep cleaning as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Reading instructions

Patience

Vaccine willingness

Dishwashing machine

Tools

Dishwashing machine

Job description

EverTrue is seeking a reliable Dishwashing Associate to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of china, glassware, and utensils in a kitchen setting. The role involves setup, washing by machine or hand, and ensuring items dry properly according to procedures.

Responsibilities include trash removal, floor cleaning, and deep cleaning as assigned. Prior commercial kitchen experience and the ability to follow instructions are preferred; Hepatitis A vaccination may be required for work in certain areas.