Dishwasher - Health Services - Full Time Or Part Time

Martha and Mary Health Services is seeking adependable, engaging and organized individual for a Full and a Part TimeDishwasher position, to assist in our Health Services Kitchen. We offer competitive pay and a supportive environment, where we become friends and family. Martha & Mary provides quality care and services to those in need of long-term care and short-term care. Come be a part of one of Kitsap County's largest not-for profit employers and embrace the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life every day!

General Description

The Dishwasher will assist the Cook, Food Service Manager and Food Service Director. Works most closely with the following internal staff to effectively meet our resident’s needs: Charge Nurses, NACs, Lead Housekeeper, and other Dietary staff. The main external customer contact will include: Residents and their families and friends, Volunteers, and Food Vendors.

Salary is from $16.19/hr. and up to $18.45/hr. based on relatable experience as determined by the hiring manager and HR.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday - 10 hour shifts

Some fun things you’ll do:

• Assist in maintaining kitchen work areas and keeping equipment, utensils, and food plates clean and orderly.
• Sweep and mop floors of kitchen and may be required to sweep and mop dining area.
• May be required to wash food preparation worktables, walls, refrigerators, and refrigerated walk-ins.
• Required to remove garbage from kitchen area and hose out garbage containers
• May be required to answer the phone.
• May be required to assist in food delivery.
• Must be able to operate industrial size dishwasher and able to move quickly in completing tasks at hand.
• May also assist residents to eat in dining rooms as regulations allow.

• Employee must be able to be on feet all day
• Update and maintain tray card information.
• Print and distribute menus.
• Print and organize tray cards.
• Visit residents to gather info on food preferences and assist residents with menu selections as needed.
• Communicate to the Registered Dietitian (RD), as indicated, regarding any changes in residents’ nutritional status, diet tolerance, intake, etc.
• Screen new admissions, document MDS/low-risk residents’ quarterly reviews; review/update care plans as indicated, initiate nutritional interventions, and monitor tolerances, etc., per protocol guidelines and under the supervision of the RD.
• Update resident profile cards/tray cards/menus according to current diet order and changes in food preferences.
• Provide training as needed in service and policy.
• Create and monitor Signage, collateral, and marketing for communication in building.
• Comply with and ensure departmental compliance to state and federal guidelines.
• Assist RD in evaluation of Dining and Nutrition Service policies, procedures, cleaning and sanitation needs and maintenance of essential records required by regulatory guidelines.

We are looking for:

• Someone who shares our dedication and compassion to those in our care.
• Someone who is enthusiastic about working in a kitchen setting
• Someone who has enthusiasm for fun and client engagement/interactions
• Someone who can keep pace with a busy kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared and ready
• Someone who can be on their feet for their entire shift
• Good verbal communication skills.

About our organization

• Martha and Mary has been caring for children, seniors and families in Greater Kitsap for over 130 years. Offering exceptional care that feels like family, we provide a wide continuum of care services for life's transitions, including skilled nursing, rehab, care management and long-term care, plus affordable senior housing options and outstanding early learning programs for children. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we are keenly dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care requiring highly capable employees with warm hearts. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to enhance your skill set, by joining our mission of caring you can expect to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Benefits:

Martha & Mary offers fair wages, competitive benefits and supportive work environments, where we become friends and family. We invite you to apply and become a part of one of Kitsap County's largest not-for profit employers. The following benefits/compensation are offered at Martha & Mary.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued at varying rates depending on length of employment. Accrual rates begin at 5.32 hours per month based on a 40-hour workweek. These accruals include the required sick leave per Washington State’s Paid Sick Leave Law
• 40% discount on child care services while working
• Comprehensive benefit package after 60 days to include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple sites and departments
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan is available immediately upon hire
• 5 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance and Counseling for life’s challenges outside of the workplace
• Cell phone, Health Club and Auto service discounts
• And much more

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks.

Martha & Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.