Dishwasher - Healthy Hearth - Oklahoma City, United States - The University of Oklahoma

Description

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer.

Under direct supervision, cleans utensils and wares, sanitizes and properly stores. Maintains cleanliness of floors, mats, drains, walls and shelves of kitchen area. Keep kitchen supplies stocked. Follows established food safety procedures. Maintains back stock areas and coolers. May assist cooks with food prep as time allows. Safe use of all tools and equipment. Adhere to cleaning and maintenance schedules.

Essential Duties:

• Maintains cleanliness and organization of dish room, kitchen, walk-in refrigeration, back room, storage and surrounding areas.
• Scrapes and sorts dishes before loading them into a dishwashing machine for cleaning.
• May work in a dish return area to prep dishes for cleaning.
• Maintains dishwashing machine and report any mechanical faults to supervisor.
• May be required to use dishwashing machines or hand wash.
• Stocks and arranges kitchen utensils and dishes in an orderly manner.
• Handles glassware and other fragile tableware to prevent breakage.
• Transfers supplies, equipment, or food product between storage and work areas by hand or carts/dolly.
• Keep kitchen supplies stocked.
• Follows safe sanitation/cleaning standards for the work area when washing, sanitizing, and storing pots, pans, dishes, and tableware / kitchen utensils.
• Maintains professional behavior and composure in difficult interpersonal situations.
• Communicates with co-workers and others in calm considerate manner.
• Provides efficient, friendly, and informative service following established customer service standards and departmental core purpose/core values.
• Maintains a customer-focused attitude while performing job duties.
• Leads and/or actively participates in customer service improvement initiatives and suggests new dishes, menus, and/or methods that lead to better service.
• Handles complaints and brings any issue or concern to a supervisor or HR's attention.
• Follows up on requests with a sense of urgency.
• Participates in periodic employee meetings and contribute to the growth of an establishment.
• May assist cooks with food prep as time allows.
• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.