Our Vision

The elimination of barriers that restrict individuals with disabilities from community inclusion.

We strive to eliminate all barriers that keep our clients from being a part of their community.

Our Mission

To provide services and supports to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion, personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas.

At DSI, we provide these services and supports to our clients to help them attain self-direction, inclusion and personal fulfillment and be productive in all areas of life.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Dishwasher
DIVISION: Early Childhood Services
SUPERVISOR: Health Services and Disability Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
STATUS: Part-Time

PURPOSE:

Perform assigned kitchen duties within the Early Head Start and Preschool programs.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Assures all procedures are in compliance with the State Board of Health regulations,
CACFP guidelines, Early Head Start and Preschool regulations.
2. Serve assigned meals per specified menu and time schedule to meet nutritional needs of children in order to help promote school readiness.
3. Serve meals for parent meetings and other events to help promote family engagement.
4. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dishes after all meals and snacks.
5. Wash, sterilize, and prepare all bottles for infants.
6. Work with the Health Services manager to maintain inventory of kitchen supplies and food items.
7. Attends required/requested CACFP, State Board of Health and other trainings as assigned.
8. Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
9. Comply with regulatory health requirements, including: providing documentation of an annual physical within 30 days of hire and every five (5) years thereafter; and an annual TB test.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Must be able to withstand frequent standing, walking, stooping and crouching.
2. Must be able to lift, carry and move items weighing 5-20 pounds.
3. Adheres to all plans, policies and procedures of Bona Vista/Developmental Services, Inc. and Early Head Start and Preschool.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be able to read, write and do basic calculations; High School degree preferred.
2. 2 years’ experience working within a food preparation environment; Serve Safe
Certification preferred.
3. General knowledge of child development, nutrition, health and safety.
4. Valid Indiana driver’s license is preferred, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with Medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier.

The above statements reflect general functions of the job and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing. The immediate supervisor, as stated above, may elaborate on or add to the above list if the duties come within the realm of the employee’s responsibility.