Dishwasher/Utility Worker Full Time

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience

Come be part of an exciting team at Forefront Healthcare and elevate the experience for those you serve! We have an opportunity in Madison, MS for a Full Time Dishwasher/Utility Worker! You will be part of an amazing community where you will work alongside a great culinary team! This is a beautiful senior living community that provides a variety of high-quality living experiences that meet the needs of its residents, from independent-living and assisted-living to skilled nursing and memory care

Essential Functions:

• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Clean bathrooms, sweep, mop, and take out the trash.
• Keep all areas, inside and outside in dining areas free of debris
• Follow established reporting procedures for all supply and equipment needs.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Follow defined Infection Control procedures.
• Understand the facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the job.
• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the GM or designee.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is an hourly non-exempt position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education/Experience/Training

• Ability to read, write, and speak English and understand diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments.

• Numerical ability is necessary for recipe preparation (should this be included) and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals

• Sanitation and Safety Practices, use of gloves while handling dishes required

• Thoroughness at handling soiled dishes, serving trays, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work areas.

• Time Management with the ability to and willingness to work flexible hours

Compensation: $15.80 an hour