Dishwasher – Hooper DSC

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The Dishwasher will help maintain a clean kitchen in accordance with sanitary practices and policies. Dishwashers are responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils through manual and machine cleaning methods. Additionally, dishwashers are expected to keep the dishwashing area clean and safe.

A successful applicant for the Hooper Dishwasher position should demonstrate reliability and a strong sense of personal duty, taking pride in their work. They must possess a solid understanding of policies and processes, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with established guidelines. This role requires individuals who are committed to maintaining a clean environment and are motivated to contribute positively to the community.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:45am-5:15pm (Saturday and Sunday off)

Location:1535 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97232

Compensation: Starting at $22.05/hour and can increase depending on experience.

Seniority Bid Window: Opens: 3/12/26, Closes: 3/20/26

Program: Hooper Detoxification Stabilization Center (DSC) offers compassionate treatment for people coming off drugs, alcohol or other substances. David P. Hooper, our center’s namesake, was a talented track star and aspiring politician. He also struggled with alcohol use. Hooper died in the Portland city jail in the early 1970s, when Oregon still defined alcohol addiction as a crime, not a disease. Our building bears his name as a reminder that there’s a better way to care for people struggling with substance use and addiction.

Company: Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess a current Oregon Food handler permit or be able to obtain within 2 weeks of hire.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• The OAR prohibits SUDS program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects. Able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Ace of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must adhere to agency nondiscrimination policies.
• Must be able to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Properly washes and sorts soiled dishes, returns clean dishes to their correct location.
• Keep dishwasher clean, water fresh and free of debris. Responsible for operations of automatic dishwashing machines.
• Keeps floors clean and free of any standing liquids and spills.
• Keep dish area free of clutter, food debris and mildew and organized.
• Removing all garbage and recycling from the kitchen and to the proper waste management bins.
• Ensure full kitchen cleanup is completed before the end of the shift.
• Support cooking staff as requested and as needed. This may include food preparation.
• Clean food preparation stations and equipment as requested and needed.
• Perform additional cleaning duties as requested.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to operate a commercial dishwasher and change out cleaning chemicals when necessary. Includes the ability to operate a Hobart or like model automatic dishwashing machine.
• Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 50 pounds multiple times per day.
• The ability to perform duties which involve retrieving items in locations that may be overhead, under countertops, in drawers and /or a significant distance apart repeatedly.
• Ability to conduct cleaning tasks and duties throughout the allotted time of the shift
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interact with clients, peers, guests and leadership in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with clients, visitors, peers and supervisors.
• Ability to work with people from a diverse range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including those with dual diagnoses or other disabilities who may display behaviors that are hostile.
• Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making process.
• Ability to consider impacts of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.
• Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques, when encountering volatile situations.
• Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile, abusive or experiencing personal crisis.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects. Able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations, and treat individuals with respect and dignity.
• Ability to adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies

AFSCME UNION:

This role is a Union Represented position through; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here www.afscme.org

BENEFITS:

Central City Concern offers incredible benefits to our employees. We offer an extensive total rewards package that includes base wages, medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans. Central City Concern also takes employees’ financial wellness into consideration and provides a rich retirement match.

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year! Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule).
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance!

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.