DISHWASHER (FULL TIME)

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leading provider of culinary, nutritional, and operational services to healthcare facilities nationwide. With over 70 years of experience, Morrison Healthcare supports prominent health systems by delivering exceptional food services aimed at nourishing patients, caregivers, and communities. The company values a culture of caring, fostering belonging, and creating meaningful moments in every meal served. Employing over 31,000 dedicated team members, including registered dietitians and executive chefs, Morrison Healthcare is committed to empowering its employees through collaboration, responsibility, and realizing their full potential together. The company operates with a strong commitment to diversity and equality, ensuring fair treatment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, origin, gender, age, or any protected classification.

The dishwasher position at Morrison Healthcare, located at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY, is an essential full-time role focused on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen environment. This role requires culinary experience and the ability to speak English to communicate effectively with team members. The dishwasher will have a varied schedule working from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or 11:00 am to 7:30 pm on alternating days, including every other weekend. This role offers a fixed pay rate of $16.20 per hour and benefits such as 401k, paid time off, and discounted meals.

Responsibilities for this position include ensuring that dishes, pots, pans, trays, kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Duties involve manually scrapping and rinsing food debris, operating dishwashing equipment, washing pots and trays according to procedures, and polishing silverware. The dishwasher must maintain compliance with safety and sanitation standards, including the proper management of temperatures and chemical levels. Maintaining orderly dish areas, sweeping and mopping kitchen floors, and cleaning various food preparation surfaces are vital to the role. The dishwasher will also handle trash disposal, steam cleaning garbage cans, transferring supplies and equipment, and assisting with loading and unloading deliveries. The position sometimes requires the dishwasher to perform additional duties as assigned.

Morrison Healthcare provides a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to make a difference in their communities and feel valued for their contributions. The company offers an extensive benefits package, including health insurance options, retirement plans, wellness programs, and access to voluntary insurance offerings. This dishwasher role is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking employment in a reputable healthcare food service provider committed to excellence and personal growth.