Kitchen Worker​/Dishwasher

Overview

Job Title:

Kitchen Worker/Dishwasher

Req:

Location:

VMC Main Campus

Department:
Patient and Nonpatient Food Services

Shift: Evenings

Type: OC / PD

FTE: 0

City State:
Renton, WA

Category SEIU-Service

Salary Range:
Min $22.65 - Max $33.97/hrly. DOE

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Food Management and Dietary Services

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Title:

Kitchen Worker

Job Overview:
Performs routine general service tasks (collection of dirty trays, dish room tasks, sanitation throughout department, etc.) in kitchen, dining room, dish room, and patient units.

Area Of Assignment:
Food Management and Nutrition Services (FMNS) Department

Responsible To:
Food Production Manager/Executive Chef

• Must have current Washington State Food Handler's permit.
• High school diploma or GED certification preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work on weekends and holidays.
• Able to meet the professional appearance standards of the organization.

• Six months of food service experience preferred.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
• Demonstrates experience in providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of working a computer (for on-line training, etc.).
• Previous experience with modified diet preparation is helpful.

Must be able to push, pull, and lift loads of 50 pounds or more (i.e. able to wheel a cart, with loads weighing up to 250 pounds; CO2 canisters weighing 50 lbs; sanitation buckets weighing 20 lbs.). Transports various kinds of food service supplies and types of equipment within the area of assignment. Requires bending, lifting and the ability to work continuously on your feet.

Able to move quickly through the department and/or facility in and around patients and other staff. Requires working with various cleaning/disinfectant solutions and chemicals. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires the ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously. Requires frequent changes and interruptions to respond to all requests. Requires independent problem-solving skills, compiling information and explanation of department procedures and services.

Generic

Job Functions:

See Generic Job Description for Service Support Partner

• Ability to use specialty equipment effectively for making product.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of the FMNS department, which may include relief coverage.
• Set up, break down, clean and sanitize all assigned work areas.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, visitors, co-workers and staff.
• Portions food accurately and within department standards.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment according to department standards.
• Contributes to the department's image of professional food service and adds to the department's ability to provide quality food service by participating in marketing promotions.
• Cooperate and actively participate in flexing hours in the times of low census.
• Maintains responsibility for time management and best utilization of resources.
• Uses proper storage techniques according to department standards.
• Maintains temperature records in assigned work area.
• Completes jobs as assigned.
• Communicates customer feedback to the appropriate persons for follow-up and/or action.
• Operates the dish machine and/or cleans pots and pans according to department standards to ensure proper sanitation of equipment.
• Actively participates in the training of new team members as well as on-going department in-servicing and education.

Performs other related job duties as required.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
• Demonstrates experience in providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of working a computer (for on-line training, etc.).
• Previous experience with modified diet preparation is helpful.