Job Details

**JOB TITLE: Kitchen Utility Personnel / Dish Washer

SUPERVISOR: Dietary Supervisor**

**BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION:**

Assist with preparation, serving and clearing of food. Responsible for the bussing and clean up of all flatware, silverware and glassware. Wash all dishes, pots and pans after each meal. Appropriately clean all floors, sinks, countertops, walls, etc. Always maintain a positive attitude and stress cleanliness.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**

* Wash all dishes, cookware, flatware, utensils and pots and pans.

* Properly maintain all dishwashing equipment

* Bus tables in accordance with company policies

* Maintain cleanliness of floors and equipment

* Monitor water temperature and chemical compounds to ensure prevention of food borne illnesses and the spread of communicable diseases

* Assist with preparation of meals as needed

* Assist in serving food as needed

* Pay attention to presentation, taste and attitude during mealtimes

* Attend any in-service training as required

* Ensure compliance and understanding of residents rights

**NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**

* Other duties as assigned

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

* Able to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job

* Able to relate positively to residents, families, guests and other personnel

* Able to maintain reliable attendance on a designated schedule.

* Meet all health requirements

* Able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation

**EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

* One year experience working in commercial kitchen

* Experience in senior housing or long term care helpful

**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: (With or without the aid of mechanical devices)**

* Climbing, reaching, bending

* Pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying

* Standing, walking

* Distinguishing smells, tastes and temperatures

* Communicating with residents and staff

* Maintaining composure in stressful situations

**ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:**

* Some exposure to hazardous waste or communicable diseases