Part-time Dishwasher

Brentwood-Nursing-Home-and-Rehabilitation-Facility; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood-Nursing-Home-and-Rehabilitation-Facility in Warwick, RI is seeking a dedicated kitchen/food service aide to assist in meal preparation, dishwashing, and maintaining sanitary conditions in the dining area. You will follow safety protocols and assist the cook with plating meals for service.

The role requires an ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to follow instructions precisely.
• Works independently to complete tasks.
• Reliable and dependable resource for support in dietary procedures.
• Performs duties maintaining safety and sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Completes prep work for meals as assigned.
• Keeps work areas neat and clean.
• Follows proper handwashing protocol.
• Handles dishes in a sanitary manner.
• Assists cook in plating meals for service.
• Presoaks flatware and items before dish machine.
• Operates dishwashing equipment and maintains temperatures.
• Manages storage of china, glassware, and flatware.
• Maintains cleanliness of dish area equipment and surfaces.
• Reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely.
• Disposes trash and maintains dumpster areas.
• Performs cleaning duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists in receiving deliveries and rotating stock.
• Handles and stores cleaning supplies; restocks as needed.
• May assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions precisely

Independent worker

Reliable and dependable

Safety and sanitation

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs duties such as preparation of items to be served during meals in a safe and sanitary manner. Preforms all cleaning duties as assigned. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas.

Qualifications:

Is willing and able to follow instructions precisely. Works independently to complete tasks. Is a reliable and dependable resource for support in all dietary procedures. Performs duties maintaining safety and sanitary conditions.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):

• Must be able to move intermittently, walk, and stand most of the shift
• Must be able to speak and write in English
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional demands of the position
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable theses senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position are fully met
• Must function independently, have the flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with all persons
• Must meet the general hwalth requirements set forth by policy
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• Must be available if necessary to assist in the evacuation of the residents during emergency situations

Duties:

• Completes all prep work as assigned prior to meal service.
• Keeps work areas neat and clean
• Follows proper protocol for handwashing
• Handles clean and dirty dishes in a sanitary manner
• Assists the cook in plating meals for service
• Presoaks flatware and other heavily soiled items prior to passing through dish machine
• Understands and properly operates dish washing equipment, changing water as needed throughout the process
• Ensures dishwashing and rinse temperatures are registering correctly during dishwashing procedures
• Properly handles china, glassware and other items to prevent breakage
• Stores clean china, glassware and flatware properly to maintain sanitary conditions
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment, walls, counters, and floor in the dish area
• Reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor
• Operates all kitchen equipment safely per guidelines
• Disposes trash as directed. Maintain sanitary conditions around dumpsters, keeping doors and lids of dumpsters closed.
• Performs all cleaning duties as assigned by Cook/Dining Room Supervisor and/or Food Service Director
• Assists in receiving deliveries, ensuring rotation of stock when putting items away
• Handles and stores all cleaning supplies properly. Restocks cleaning items as needed
• May be required to assist in Resident evacuation from the Residence during an emergency
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor