Utility/Dishwasher (Scotia Village)

Brightspire - Laurinburg, NC

Full-time

Onsite - Laurinburg, NC

About the position

The Utility/Dishwasher position at Scotia Village involves maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring that all dishes, utensils, and equipment are properly washed, stored, and sanitized. This role is essential for supporting the dietary team and providing a clean environment for food preparation and service.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwasher, including pre-rinsing and soaking dishes.
• Keep the entire dish area clean and organized.
• Store dishes and flatware properly after cleaning.
• Remove refuse cans and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Clean the dish machine and china storage equipment.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen and dining area.
• Clean walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
• Wash, rinse, and store pots, pans, and serving utensils.
• Dispose of unwanted food items properly.
• Clean and sterilize refuse cans.
• Assist in storing and stocking shelves in dry storage, freezers, and walk-in coolers.
• Store serving trays in the serving line as needed.
• Deliver food carts to floors for residents.
• Check the dish machine daily for needed chemical supplies.
• Replenish hand towels and hand soap in dispensers.
• Retrieve food carts from floors after meals.
• Rack trays and dishes after washing and rinsing to dry properly.
• Clean shelves and racks for storage of china ware and utensils daily.
• Clean and sanitize the can opener daily.
• Check temperatures in compartment sinks and on the dish machine daily.
• Sweep and mop hallways and scrub loading dock and outside area.
• Hose down and clean trash dumpsters.
• Assist dietary aids in removing unused food items and chinaware if needed.
• Clean all floor drains.
• Store brooms and mops in a downward position after each use.
• Replace mops and brooms as needed.
• Assist waitresses or supervisors in lifting heavy items.
• Clean racks used to transport food to nursing stations daily.
• Sweep and clean the break room at the close of each day.
• Assist in the storage room as assigned.
• Keep walls, ceilings, and vents clean.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a dishwasher and other kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques.
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift heavy items.
• Attention to detail in maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.