Janitor/Kitchen Service Aide

"Serving our community with acceptance, compassion and respect"

ABOUT CASCADE:

Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has been providing treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate and encouraging counseling leading to a renewed sense of hope and the ability to make positive changes and live more satisfying lives. Cascade currently has six treatment locations in Lewis County. The Cascade Evaluation and Treatment Center provides intensive mental health and psychiatric services for adults 18 and older. This 22-bed facility has 16 beds on the evaluation and treatment unit, and 6 beds on our crisis stabilization unit.

We are looking for a Janitor/Kitchen Service Aide to join our team. The Janitor/Kitchen Service Aide supports a clean, safe, and sanitary environment essential to patient care. This role is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen, dining, and facility areas, handling waste properly, and assisting with basic kitchen support tasks as needed. The position requires strict adherence to infection control, safety, and sanitation standards, while working collaboratively with staff to maintain a professional and hygienic healthcare environment.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

NOC Shift, Wednesday - Saturday: 7:30pm - 6:00am

This position is eligible for $2/hour shift differential for eligible hours on Swing an NOC shifts and hours worked on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

PAY SCALE:

$18.96 - $23.11, DOE.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE:

WA State food handlers permit, must keep current.

Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen strongly preferred.

Must be able to follow sanitation requirements.

Must be able to pass WA State Patrol background checks, may require a national background check.

Current driver’s license and legally able to drive in Washington State.

Satisfactory driving record.

Ability to follow sanitation and safety requirements.

Strong time management and multitasking skills.

Strong Communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Must comply with agency policies and procedures.

Must represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.

Must maintain current home telephone and address on file with the personnel office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Sweep, scrub, mop and polish floors.

Clean and restock restrooms daily.

Vacuum carpeted areas weekly.

Clean carpets, rugs and draperies according to maintenance schedule.

Shampoo carpets, rugs and upholstery.

Dust and polish furniture and fittings.

Clean metal fixtures and fittings according to maintenance schedule.

Empty and clean trash containers daily.

Dispose of trash in a sanitary manner.

Clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers.

Wipe down glass surfaces and windowsills.

Wash windows as needed and according to maintenance schedule.

Operate mechanized cleaning equipment.

Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.

Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacement.

Provide minor maintenance tasks as instructed by Facilities Manager.

Provider back-up coverage for kitchen services:

Responsible for prep work of main kitchen and associated kitchens. Including a.m. line, p.m. line, and special functions.

Responsible for food preparation.

Responsible for cleanliness of work area. Daily care of dishwasher and dishwashing area, sinks, worktables, dish storage areas and food carts.

Must monitor inventory at all times and report items that need to be reordered.

Assist in menu creation.

Responsible for receiving incoming food orders and rotating stock.

Sweep and mop kitchen floors.

Operate mechanized cleaning equipment (kitchen).

Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing and walking for long periods of time, majority of scheduled shift.

Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and stooping.

Ability to lift and carry up to 25-50 pounds (trash bags, supplies, or equipment).

Manual dexterity to clean, sanitize, and handle equipment safely.

Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and in wet or slippery conditions.

Visual and auditory ability to read recipes, labels, and hear timers or alarms.

Successful completion of MOAB training (Management of Aggressive Behavior).

Including but not limited to pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, assisting a person to the floor, stabilizing people in standing, seated, lying and supine positions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US:

Cascade is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Meaningful work. The services we provide have a big impact and it makes what we do count. 

Self-Care, time away from work. Start off with 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, and 11 paid holidays plus 16 hours of personal holiday. Pro-rated based on FTE. PTO and Personal Holiday are available after 90-days of employment. 

Company Paid Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AllyHealth, EAP, Life insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Supplemental Benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance), subject to plan terms. Medical benefits will be effective the first of the month following date of hire. Must be at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week) to be eligible for medical benefits. Must be at least a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) to be eligible for all other benefits.

Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Legal Care, Fraud & Identity Protection, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Pet insurance, subject to plan term

Preparing for your Future. 401(k), after 6-months of employment Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings monthly. No match required.

Cascade reimburses the cost of Department of Health licensure renewals and other certification renewals that are required for you to do your job (DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.). 

If you're interested in this position, please submit your resume. No phone calls please.