POSITION SUMMARY: Performs various kitchen cleaning and storage activities such as dish and pot
washing, general kitchen cleaning, and the storing of food and non-food supplies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive
or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Operates dish washing machine to properly wash and sanitize all dishes, silverware,
glasses, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Sets up and maintains dish and pot washing areas.
• Cleans production equipment as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Removes waste from building on a regular basis.
• Maintains or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health
standards.
• Follows daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Assists with food preparation and plating when necessary.
• Attends all in-services as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and
abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Hourly/Non-Exempt Proveer Senior Living
(PSL)
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While
performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk, hear;
use hands to finger, and handle controls. The associate frequently is required to reach with
hands and arms. The associate is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Associate must
be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY: Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting.
Associates may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous
materials and infectious diseases. Possible exposure to unpleasant odors. Possible exposure to
chemicals as identified in the MDS Manual.
Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must
be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties
of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is
frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 190 pounds with assistance of a
second employee and/or mechanical devices. Must be able to push up to 350 lb. (wheelchair). The
employee may occasionally be required to lift greater than 190 pounds with the assistance of
additional staff and/or a mechanical lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.