Job Responsibilities

• May help serve resident meals.
• Scrape dishes and pick up all trays from the dining room. Wipe off and disinfect all tables per facility practices.
• Test dish machine, 3 compartment sink and sanitizing solution bucket per facility policy and procedure.
• Run all dishes and silverware through the dish machine ensuring that hands are washed appropriately between the dirty and clean side of the dish machine.
• Assure that all items washed are air dried before they are put away.
• Clean all counters in the dish machine area after each use.
• Clean garbage disposal.
• Empty and clean all garbage cans in the kitchen as needed.
• Sweep and mop floor of the kitchen, storeroom and dish room.
• Clean all carts.
• Notify Food Service Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs.
• Report all malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions to Food Service Manager immediately.
• Be knowledgeable of Local, State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures which pertain to the department.
• Attend in-service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Shall reference the Petersen Health Care Dietary Operations Manual as amended from time to time

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Be of legal working age
• Be able to read and understand follow work assignments.
• Be able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess a general knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations as it pertains to long term care.
• Work overtime if necessary.
• Must receive food handler training within 30 days of employment.