Location: Bridgewater,NJ, USA
** Dishwasher/Utility - Full & Part Time **SIGN ON BONUS****
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New POSITION SUMMARY: The Utility / Dishwasher provides full-scope, hands on various food service functions in a community Culinary Services Department. Responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary condition of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. May assist in some aspects of food preparation. Is responsible for providing a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization. 2. Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times. 3. Perform kitchen activities including: ware-washing system set-up and break down, dish washing, pot washing, general cleaning duties, storing of food and non-food supplies, and prep production. 4. Assist serving staff with setting of tables and work station areas as well as clearing tables. 5. Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, ware-washing system, and areas in kitchen. 6. Knowledge of diets provided and served correctly per Policy and Procedure. 7. Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment. 8. Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent education, training and experience Minimum six (6) months utility/dish washing experience preferred, but not required
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager) certification/license per state requirements Doctors statement verifying free from communicable disease, if applicable to your state
QUALIFICATIONS: The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language Menu presentation, food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to culinary services Good communication skills (oral and written) Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills Knowledge preparation and line production communication to other line/prep/dish person/ management staff Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: None
PHSYICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tools, equipment, machines used on the job: Personal computer General office equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator Mixers, knives, ovens, steam table, steamer, slicer, range, grill, griddle, and other assorted kitchen equipment Physical activities of the position: Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally Reaches, bends and twists occasionally Sits, stands and walks frequently Handles food frequently Physical requirements of the job: Medium work exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
SENSORY/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS: This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of sensory/cognitive activities involved in performance of job functions. Recognition/vision and mental processing Routinely process printed information such as menus, resident orders, resident name labels, instructions, labels on food items and storage shelves/areas, posted notices, labels on chemicals. Hearing Routinely recognizes auditory timer signals, soft voices of elderly, verbal communication within the workplace. Smell Routinely observe odors relevant to food preparation and storage, cleanliness and sanitation. Verbal communication Routinely interact with a work environment highly dependent upon audible and intelligible verbal communication in order to assure understanding.
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS: This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of emotional and behavioral activities involved in performance of job functions. Routinely interact with individuals (residents, family members, staff, etc.) who may be discourteous, tactless, demanding, verbally and/or physically threatening or abusive, angry or hostile, emotionally vulnerable or mentally ill, vulgar, mean-natured. Routinely called upon to control own emotions and behaviors so as to protect residents rights and to respond professionally with respect and dignity.
ENVIRONMENTAL/OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES: This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of environmental/occupational exposures involved in performance of job functions. Individual must be able to use protective equipment and take proper precaution and emergency measures. At risk for exposure to chemical used for cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting, and to electrical and mechanical hazards associated with operation of food service equipment.