Dish Room Attendant

JOB TITLE: Dish Room Attendant                     
REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager                       
SUPERVISES: Non-Applicable
EMPLOYMENT AND FLSA STATUS:  Classified/Non-Exempt/Hourly
 
JOB GOAL:
The Dish Room Attendant is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen smallwares and the kitchen's dish machine. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare the machine for usage and monitor water temperatures, chemicals, and rinse levels.
• Remove as much food from the dishes as possible, utilizing methods such as soaking, scouring, scraping, brushing, etc, before washing via the dish machine.
• Follow all protocols regarding food disposal in appropriate methods.
• Allow clean dishes to air dry and put clean dishes away in their proper place.
• Clean dish machine and dish room area properly at the end of each day.
• Delime the dish machine according to the Kitchen Manager's schedule for routine maintenance.
• Record the dish machine temperature daily and alert the Kitchen Manager if the temperatures are outside the acceptable range.
• Remove all trash from the dish room area and take to outdoor trash receptacles.
• Report any mechanical problems or concerns to the Kitchen Manager as soon as they occur.
• Be knowledgeable on how to prepare the 3-compartment sink and how to test sanitizer levels.
• Sweep and mop the dish room at the end of each day.
• Work in partnership with the Kitchen Manager regarding supply item inventory, including disposables and chemicals to order or that are in excess.
• Assist with the dining room attendants duties as needed.
• Assist with food preparation as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
• Observes district policies at all times.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.
• Maintains proper sanitary and safety practices per HACCP guidelines.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques to improve work methods.
• Must have knowledge of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.
• Informs Kitchen Manager of inferior product quality and products not meeting specifications.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Regular attendance is expected.
• Demonstrates skill and proficiency in carrying out assigned tasks and prioritizing workload.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Self accountability for assigned responsibilities; sees tasks through to completion.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Operation and care of kitchen equipment and utensils
• Food storage methods
• Basic arithmetic (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Customer Service experience

 
QUALIFICATIONS & ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of food service experience is preferred.
• Annual school safety training per district guidelines.
• Annual Civil Rights training per Federal Child Nutrition guidelines.

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to carry 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in various temperature environments.
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
• Ability to reach in all directions.

 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: 
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
180 days per year.
 
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of Classified Personnel.
 
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.