Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
Riverside Health System, based in Newport News, Virginia, is a comprehensive healthcare provider committed to delivering top-quality medical services to its community. Renowned for integrating advanced healthcare technologies with compassionate patient care, Riverside Health System offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for its employees. As a key player in the healthcare industry, the system prioritizes safety, hygiene, and efficiency across all its departments to enhance patient outcomes and foster a positive experience for both patients and staff.
The Food Services Dishwasher role is an essential position within the Food & Nutrition Services department at Riverside Health System.... Show More
The Food Services Dishwasher role is an essential position within the Food & Nutrition Services department at Riverside Health System.... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- One year of food service experience preferred
- Food Handlers Card (FH) - VA State ANSI-approved food handlers certificate program within 30 days required
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- One year of food service experience preferred
- Food Handlers Card (FH) - VA State ANSI-approved food handlers certificate program within 30 days required
- Knowledge of food sanitation and safety standards
- Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Competency in operating dish machines and kitchen sanitation equipment
Job Duties
- Ensures all service ware are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each meal and in a timely manner
- Demonstrates knowledge and competency in using the dish machine and three-compartment sink
- Completes proper setup, breakdown, and cleaning of dish machine and kitchen equipment
- Handles service ware carefully to minimize loss and damage and alerts management about damaged items
- Accurately documents dish machine and pot sink sanitizing temperatures and alerts management when standards fall below regulatory requirements
- Delivers patient trays to nursing units within established time limits to minimize temperature loss
- Uses time effectively and assists other workers during heavy workloads
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with patients, families, and internal customers
- Follows FIFO inventory practices to rotate, label, and date products according to policy
- Monitors food storage temperatures and quality and reports discrepancies
- Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of cleaning chemicals and supplies ensuring safety
- Performs cleaning duties thoroughly and timely in compliance with Infection Control Standards
- Removes kitchen trash periodically ensuring cleanliness of bins
- Sweeps and cleans floors throughout and at the end of shifts
- Uses wet floor signs during cleaning processes
- Ensures all tasks are completed before the end of shift and alerts supervisor if unable to complete tasks
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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