Dishwasher/Utility PRN

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for the general cleaning and sanitation of the entire community’s food preparation and service areas as directed by the Director of Dining. They will clean all food preparation equipment and service utensils including but not limited to walls, coolers, stoves, pots, pans, and knives. All areas should be maintained in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, break down and properly clean all equipment pertaining to food service areas.
• Properly fill and maintain cleanliness and temperature of all water basins necessary for sanitation.
• Washes and sanitizes all utensils used in food preparation and service.
• Follow set guidelines that pertain to all proper cleaning, sanitizing, drying and storage of service utensils.
• Assures all utensils are sanitized, cleaned, and dried properly prior to returning to proper storage areas. 
• Thoroughly cleans work area and all equipment used in food preparation and handling.
• Completes dish machine temperature log sheets and removes all labels from food storage utensils.
• Remove all trash from designated dietary service areas to dumpster area and ensure proper disposal of trash.
• Keeps all work areas including dish and kitchen area in a clean and organized fashion.
• Maintains all floors and drains by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing as required.
• Ensures all food preparation areas are cleaned in accordance with established procedures.
• Cooperates with staff of other departments in performing job duties.
• Provides a clean safe and neat work environment for residents, self and staff. Maintains a clean and sanitized work area in a clean as you go fashion.
• Complies with WWSL standards of conduct and job-related behavior.
• Attends meetings and takes required on-line courses and training when scheduled.
• Complies with annual employee health assessment.
• Complies with hazardous material management procedures and follows safety and sanitation rules.
• Operates fire extinguisher and kitchen equipment correctly and safely.
• Communicates and provides friendly service to residents and guests and cooperates with staff of other departments.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience and/or training preferred but not required.

• The ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Experience in a retirement community or dining establishment preferred.
• May be required to wear uniforms.

Working Conditions

• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends, and extended hours as business dictates.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

Additional Information

This position will generally work 40 hours per week; however, the position requires a willingness and flexibility in working hours when necessary to fulfill job responsibilities including occasional evening or weekend work.  The employee is subject to personnel policies and procedures prescribed for all employees.

Note:  Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Critical features of this job are described under various headings above, but these items are subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

EEO/AA Statement

Wesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.

The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by people to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills, required of the personnel so classified.  Based on established department or facility standards, employees may not perform all the duties listed in this job description.