Dishperson

## Description
**Position Purpose**
The purpose of this position is to wash dishes, utensils, and pots and pans, following good cleaning and sanitization procedures.
**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**
*Policies and Procedures*

• Maintain confidentiality of residents and potential residents, resident family members, coworkers, and Immanuel Living.
• Understand and support the philosophy, policies, and standards of Immanuel Living and the Nutrition Services Department.
• Maintain quality of resident care, including compliance with Facility and Nutrition Services Department policies and procedures, and State and Federal guidelines.
• Follow facility and department policies and procedures.

*Position Duties*

• Possess a high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assist in washing dishes, pots and pans, while following good cleaning procedures.
• Assist in pouring beverages and preparing salads.
• Perform cleaning duties in the dishwashing area and dining rooms.

*Documentation and Communication*

• Communicate with supervisor and participate in training and/or meetings that help facilitate. departmental communication process.
• Communicate with others in a considerate manner.
• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or required.
• Attend staff and departmental meetings, as directed.

*Other Duties & Responsibilities*

• Function effectively as a team member.
• Maintain understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with residents, resident families, and coworkers.
• Maintain good working relationships with other staff.
• Ensure maintenance of a safe living and working environment for residents and staff.
• Maintain regular work attendance and follow established work schedule but maintain flexibility. Days and hours of shifts are rotated accordingly; weekends may rotate as needed.

• **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
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• *Language*

• Read, write, and speak basic English
• Read and comprehend basic instructions and present information to others
• Read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence

*Mathematical*

• Basic counting skills
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple numbers

*Reasoning Ability*

• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

*Specialized Office Equipment*

• Operate multi-line phone to place, receive or transfer calls, or to retrieve voice mail messages.

*Specialized Kitchen Equipment*

• Utilize, in a safe manner, kitchen equipment that enables position to wash kitchen dishes and utensils.

*Other Required Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities*

• Ability to effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including geriatric residents and people with special needs.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement documents, such as governmental regulations, rules, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively manage workflow.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from residents and/or employees.

• **Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law, Rule, or Regulation for Performing this Position**
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• Completion of Serve Safe™ program upon entry into this position.

• **Education and Experience**
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• Graduation from high school or GED preferred

• **Essential Physical, mental, and Emotional Requirements**
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• The employee must be at least 16 years of age. This position cannot perform any duties outside this job description that may require the employee to be at least 18 years of age.
• The employee must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to work under time and/or deadline pressures.