Description
POSITION: Dishwasher/Kitchen Helper
DEPARTMENT: Tippecanoe Villa
SALARY: $12.00 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Washes dishes, pots/pans, and eating and cooking utensils after meals, including clearing items from serving trays, rinsing off food and operating garbage disposal, loading and running dishwasher, and returning items to proper storage areas. Assists with meals by preparing and setting up beverages at serving area, and keeping beverage area clean. Assists in cleaning/sanitizing kitchen and dining areas as assigned, including emptying trash containers, washing storage areas, appliances, tables and chairs, and sweeping and mopping floors. Assists in placing purchased food and supplies in storage areas. Performs related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Working knowledge of basic cleaning/sanitizing procedures and ability to properly mix and use general cleaning products and related tools and equipment, such as mops, broom, dishwasher and garbage disposal. Ability to follow oral instructions and work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, often under time pressure. Ability to effectively communicate with residents and co-workers in a courteous and tactful manner, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend and/or evening hours.