Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production
About the job
Requirements
Prior dishwashing and service experience is preferred.
A current food handler’s certificate from the Mohave County Health Department or a related governmental agency must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
An Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card must be obtained and maintained at the employee’s expense.
CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.
Annual tuberculosis testing must be completed.
Required in-service training must be completed.
The successful candidate must submit to a tuberculosis test or provide test results from the previous 12 months, and must complete a urine analysis.
The candidate must possess a level one Fingerprint Clearance Card, with the application submitted within 20 days of employment.
Candidates in recovery must have at least six months of sobriety before applying.
Drivers must have a clean 36-month vehicle record check.
The role requires knowledge of kitchen equipment functions, food preparation techniques, basic measuring, infection control, sanitization, basic math, safety standards, and the use and care of food-preparation equipment.
The candidate must be able to follow oral and written instructions, read and write clearly, maintain confidentiality, work under pressure, and communicate effectively.
The candidate must establish effective working relationships with associate personnel, residents, and residents’ family members.
The candidate must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds occasionally to frequently and safely operate institutional kitchen equipment.
The candidate must comply with facility policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Clean dishes as needed and assigned within the department.
Operate dishwashing equipment.
Distribute and store clean pots, dishes, and utensils.
Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, and the kitchen according to cleaning schedules and as needed.
Empty trash containers as required.
Maintain the assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
Assist with receiving, labeling, and storing food and supplies.
Complete assigned cleaning assignments during each shift.
Perform defined work routines using dietary utensils, supplies, and equipment.
Assist the cook with food preparation as necessary.
Assist with completing meal service at scheduled times.
Set up the dining room and serve residents efficiently.
Communicate with medical associates, nursing personnel, and other department personnel.
Perform other assigned tasks.
Desired Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Prior dishwashing and service experience is preferred.
Description
DIETARY SERVICE WORKER – DISHWASHER(PART TIME)
Company Description
Rivyve Behavioral Health is a 90 bed Behavioral Health Residential Facility (BHRF) located in Bullhead City, AZ, which provides substance abuse and mental health services for adults over the age of 18. We are an evidenced based program treating the whole person (mind, body and spirit). We understand each of our resident’s needs is unique and our goal, regardless of the program setting, is to assist each individual with long-term sobriety and mental health stability and awareness. We deliver services in partnership with government agencies, hospital systems and health plans.
Job Description
This position will be responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the dietary department. Applicant may also be required to assist in other dietary responsibilities such as cleaning, setting up, food inventory stocking and serving. Responsible for maintenance, cleanliness and overall kitchen and dining area.
Primary Responsibilities
· Clean dishes as needed and assigned within the department including:
o Operate dishwashing equipment.
o Distribute and store clean pots, dishes and utensils.
· Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and as needed
· Empty trash containers as required.
· Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
· Assist in receiving, labeling and storing food and supplies
· Complete assigned cleaning assignments as scheduled each shift
· Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment
· Provide assistance to the cook with food preparation as necessary
· Assist with completing meal service at scheduled times
· Set up the dining room and serve residents in an efficient manner
· Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facilities’ rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
· All other assigned tasks
Statement of Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
· Various kitchen equipment functions
· Food preparation techniques
· Basic measuring techniques
· Infection control practices
· Sanitization techniques
· Infection control practices
· Use and care of equipment, tools and materials used in food preparation activities.
· Basic math (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and fractions)
· Working independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
· Following and maintaining safety standards.
· Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
· Identify when a situation cannot be handled and know when to ask for help.
· Be sensitive to residents and family members and respond in a professional manner.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, residents and resident family members.
· Read and write clearly.
· Understand and follow, quickly and accurately, oral and written instructions.
· Maintain confidentiality and work under pressure in a dynamic environment with changing demands and priorities.
· Comply with facility policies and procedures.
Conditions of Employment
· Successful candidate must submit to a TB test, or provide a copy of your latest test results in the last 12 months, and Urine analysis.
· Must possess a level one Fingerprint Clearance Card (application must be submitted within 20 days of employment)
· If in recovery, must have a minimum of six months sobriety prior to application.
· Drivers must have a clean 36-month vehicle record check
Working Conditions
· May be subject to call back and irregular schedules.
· Work is subject to utilizing and safe operation of institutional size kitchen appliances and equipment; microwave ovens; large, hot ovens; large, refrigeration/freezer section and other related kitchen appliance and equipment.
· Exposure to hot, scalding oil, grease and water.
· Involves occasional to frequent moderate lifting of 25 to 50 pounds.
· Safety-sensitive position pursuant to A.R.S. 23-493
· Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including TB, HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
· May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
· Communicates with the medical associate, nursing personnel, and other department personnel
Education and Qualifications
· High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred
· Prior dishwashing and service experience preferred
· Or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities.
· Must possess current food handler’s certificate as provided by Mohave County Health Department or related governmental agency within 30 days of hire.
· Obtain/maintain Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card at employee’s expense.