
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $16.50
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identify Theft Protection
Pet insurance
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
legal services
Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leading provider of food service and hospitality services within healthcare facilities across the United States. For over 70 years, Morrison Healthcare has been dedicated to supporting leading health systems nationwide by delivering culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With a large team of more than 31,000 dedicated associates, including registered dietitians and executive chefs, Morrison Healthcare fosters a culture centered on caring for people, promoting belonging, and creating meaningful moments in the lives of patients, caregivers, and communities. The company values teamwork, responsibility, and helping one another achieve greater potential, making it a dynamic and fulfilling workplace for employees at all levels.
The Dishwasher position at Morrison Healthcare’s Parkwest Medical Center location in Knoxville, Tennessee, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to this mission on a part-time or full-time basis. The role involves maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, pots, pans, trays, kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils, all of which are critical to ensuring a safe and hygienic food service environment. With a pay range of $16.00 to $16.50 per hour, this position provides stable and rewarding employment for those interested in working in a healthcare food service setting.
As a Dishwasher, you will be responsible for scraping and rinsing food from dirty dishes, washing them either by hand or with the aid of dishwashing machines, and polishing silverware using various techniques and equipment. Additionally, the position requires compliance with safety and sanitation standards, including monitoring temperatures and chemical levels according to established guidelines. Maintaining an orderly dish area and assisting in cleaning kitchen floors and food prep surfaces are also essential parts of the role.
This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who take pride in upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety in a kitchen environment. Morrison Healthcare places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive work culture and investing in its team members through a comprehensive benefits program that extends to full-time and part-time employees alike. Team members have access to retirement plans, health and wellness programs, associate shopping programs, and various voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance and pet insurance. Full-time employees are further eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and employee assistance programs.
Morrison Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process. The company values diversity and aims to treat all applicants and associates equitably, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or other protected classifications. Candidates for this position must be able to perform essential job functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Applications are accepted online on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled, with the possibility of consideration for future job opportunities for qualified candidates.
Joining Morrison Healthcare as a Dishwasher means becoming part of a nationally recognized company that prioritizes quality, excellence, and compassion in every meal served. This role significantly contributes to the nourishment and comfort of patients and healthcare workers, playing an important part in the overall healthcare experience. If you have prior dishwashing experience and are looking for a role that offers stability, a supportive work culture, and meaningful work, this opportunity at Parkwest Medical Center might be the perfect fit for you.
The Dishwasher position at Morrison Healthcare’s Parkwest Medical Center location in Knoxville, Tennessee, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to this mission on a part-time or full-time basis. The role involves maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, pots, pans, trays, kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils, all of which are critical to ensuring a safe and hygienic food service environment. With a pay range of $16.00 to $16.50 per hour, this position provides stable and rewarding employment for those interested in working in a healthcare food service setting.
As a Dishwasher, you will be responsible for scraping and rinsing food from dirty dishes, washing them either by hand or with the aid of dishwashing machines, and polishing silverware using various techniques and equipment. Additionally, the position requires compliance with safety and sanitation standards, including monitoring temperatures and chemical levels according to established guidelines. Maintaining an orderly dish area and assisting in cleaning kitchen floors and food prep surfaces are also essential parts of the role.
This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who take pride in upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety in a kitchen environment. Morrison Healthcare places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive work culture and investing in its team members through a comprehensive benefits program that extends to full-time and part-time employees alike. Team members have access to retirement plans, health and wellness programs, associate shopping programs, and various voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance and pet insurance. Full-time employees are further eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and employee assistance programs.
Morrison Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process. The company values diversity and aims to treat all applicants and associates equitably, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or other protected classifications. Candidates for this position must be able to perform essential job functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Applications are accepted online on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled, with the possibility of consideration for future job opportunities for qualified candidates.
Joining Morrison Healthcare as a Dishwasher means becoming part of a nationally recognized company that prioritizes quality, excellence, and compassion in every meal served. This role significantly contributes to the nourishment and comfort of patients and healthcare workers, playing an important part in the overall healthcare experience. If you have prior dishwashing experience and are looking for a role that offers stability, a supportive work culture, and meaningful work, this opportunity at Parkwest Medical Center might be the perfect fit for you.
Job Requirements
- Previous dishwashing experience required
- Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily
- Willingness to work varied shifts including weekends
- Ability to comply with safety and sanitation standards
- Capacity to lift and move supplies and equipment as needed
Job Qualifications
- Previous dishwashing experience
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
- Detail-oriented with ability to follow safety procedures
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Capability to perform physical tasks associated with dishwashing and kitchen maintenance
Job Duties
- Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or machine
- Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, pots, pans, and trays
- Polishes silverware using burnishing machine, chemical dip, buffing wheel, or hand cloth
- Maintains safety and sanitation standards including temperature and chemical level monitoring
- Keeps dish area orderly and compliant with safety standards
- Sweeps and mops kitchen floors and washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, and food prep surfaces
- Removes trash, cleans garbage cans, transfers supplies and equipment, and assists with loading and unloading supplies
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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