Dishroom Attendant

About Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for your comfort and a positive patient experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and compassionate care.

We provide a complete scope of care, with advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, and we are the first hospital in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification for our specialized spine program.

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® distinguishes healthcare organizations and programs that exemplify their commitment to using best practices to improve safety and quality for their patients, staff and community. As part of our commitment to quality care, we also are a participant in the American College of Cardiology CathPCI Registry® for improved diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions for heart patients.

• Competitive Pay – Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (Starting On Day One) – Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
• Employee‑centric – Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare.

Responsible for loading and emptying dish machine, washing pots, pans, cooking utensils and equipment by hand and assist kitchen staff as needed.

• Removes waste and places in appropriate areas, empties and cleans garbage receptacles.
• Cleans all serving carts.
• Clears the dishroom by sweeping, mopping, washing walls, floors and floor mats, stocks all dishware and glassware as cleaned.
• Performs closing duties in accordance to standards.
• Follows MSDS standards, safety, sanitation, infection control procedures and HACCP guidelines.
• Communicates proper information regarding customer and department needs to management staff and peers of the food service team.
• Models essential service behaviors, such as excellent communication and customer service skills with patients, nursing staff, and visitors, interacting cooperatively and constructively and communicating in an open, honest, gracious and compassionate manner at all times, including person to person, telephone and written forms.
• Complies with all hospital standards of performance.
• Responsible for retrieving and breaking down food carts from patient units.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Participates in monthly departmental meetings and all related in‑services.
• Observes all departmental rules & regulations.
• Interacts appropriately with a culturally diverse population.
• Follows chain of command when communicating departmental and individual concerns or problems.
• Knowledgeable of Patient Satisfaction goals. Work consistently to exceed the department’s and Orlando Health’s objectives by reporting concerns and suggesting creative ideas.
• Completes dishroom temperature logs as required.
• Follows daily cleaning duties.
• Recognizes that flexibility is paramount and change is continuous; the team member must embrace, encourage and drive change; approach situations and challenges with an open mind; work rotating shifts according to experience and business needs; be able and willing to be cross‑trained in varied positions and performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.

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