Dining Room/Kitchen Porter (D1046)

General Description: Responsible for the safety and sanitation of all kitchen dishes, pots, pans, utensils, equipment, floors and walls. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining kitchen floors, walls, bathroom and trash bins.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Wash, clean and sanitize all dirty pots, pans, utensils, dishes, etc. according to policy and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize all equipment and walls.
• Disposes of kitchen trash and trash in pot washing areas.
• Assists with breakdown of dishes and carts.
• Clean and sanitize all food carts, floors, walls, equipment, etc.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of dining services employee restroom located inside kitchen
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Other special cleaning duties as assigned.
• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Relationships:

• The Dishwasher is selected by Director of Dining Services and is responsible to him/her or designee.
• Establish and maintain functional relationships immediate staff, supervisor

Requirements:

• Must be able to speak, read and understand verbal and written instructions in English; and must be able to be understood clearly and easily by residents as English is the prevailing language at Holly Hall Retirement Community.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with other staff.
• Must be in good general heath and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move and manipulate at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

• Some experience preferred. On-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of Dining Service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.